Framing

/ˈfɹeɪmɪŋ/

Other words from framing's letters

verb

  1. To fit, as for a specific end or purpose; make suitable or comfortable; adapt; adjust.
  2. To construct by fitting or uniting together various parts; fabricate by union of constituent parts.
  3. To bring or put into form or order; adjust the parts or elements of; compose; contrive; plan; devise.
  4. Of a constructed object such as a building, to put together the structural elements.
  5. Of a picture such as a painting or photograph, to place inside a decorative border.
  6. To position visually within a fixed boundary.
  7. To construct in words so as to establish a context for understanding or interpretation.
  8. Conspire to incriminate falsely a presumably innocent person. See frameup.
  9. To wash ore with the aid of a frame.
  10. To move.
  11. To proceed; to go.
  12. To hit (the ball) with the frame of the racquet rather than the strings (normally a mishit).
  13. To strengthen; refresh; support.
  14. To execute; perform.
  15. To cause; to bring about; to produce.
  16. To profit; avail.
  17. To fit; accord.
  18. To succeed in doing or trying to do something; manage.

Synonyms: fit up

noun

  1. The placing of a picture, etc. in a frame.
  2. The placing of something in context.
  3. Framework

Pronunciation

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