The outer frame timbers of a vessel consist of the keel, stem, stern-posts, and ribs, which when moulded and bolted form the frame. (See timbers.)
·vt To <<Support>>. II. Frame ·vt To provide with a frame, as a picture. III. Frame ·noun Contriva...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
to set about a thing ; as, he frames well. North. ...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
·add. ·noun A conspiracy or plot, ·esp. for a malicious or evil purpose, as to incriminate a person ...
·add. ·- A rheostat consisting of an open frame on which are stretched spirals of wire. Being freely...
·- A name given to the first power spinning machine, because driven by water power. ...
The sheriff's picture frame; the gallows or pillory. ...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
A vertical wheel for turning the three whirlers of a small rope-machine. ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
These consist of the floor-timbers, futtocks, and top-timbers; they are placed upon the keel at righ...
The stand from which Congreve rockets are fired. ...
That strong and ornamental union based on the stern-post, transom, and fashion-pieces. ...
·add. ·- An inswept frame. ...
The gallows. ...
, is the strong supporter of the paddle-shafts and intermediate shaft; it rests on columns, and is f...