資料來源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Frame \Frame\, n.
   1. Anything composed of parts fitted and united together; a
      fabric; a structure; esp., the constructional system,
      whether of timber or metal, that gives to a building,
      vessel, etc., its model and strength; the skeleton of a
      structure.

            These are thy glorious works, Parent of good,
            Almighty! thine this universal frame. --Milton.

   2. The bodily structure; physical constitution; make or build
      of a person.

            Some bloody passion shakes your very frame. --Shak.

            No frames could be strong enough to endure it.
                                                  --Prescott.

   3. A kind of open case or structure made for admitting,
      inclosing, or supporting things, as that which incloses or
      contains a window, door, picture, etc.; that on which
      anything is held or stretched; as:
      (a) The skeleton structure which supports the boiler and
          machinery of a locomotive upon its wheels.
      (b) (Founding) A molding box or flask, which being filled
          with sand serves as a mold for castings.
      (c) The ribs and stretchers of an umbrella or other
          structure with a fabric covering.
      (d) A structure of four bars, adjustable in size, on which
          cloth, etc., is stretched for quilting, embroidery,
          etc.
      (e) (Hort.) A glazed portable structure for protecting
          young plants from frost.
      (f) (Print.) A stand to support the type cases for use by
          the compositor.

   4. (Mach.) A term applied, especially in England, to certain
      machines built upon or within framework; as, a stocking
      frame; lace frame; spinning frame, etc.

   5. Form; shape; proportion; scheme; structure; constitution;
      system; as, a frameof government.

            She that hath a heart of that fine frame To pay this
            debt of love but to a brother.        --Shak.

            Put your discourse into some frame.   --Shak.

   6. Particular state or disposition, as of the mind; humor;
      temper; mood; as, to be always in a happy frame.

   7. Contrivance; the act of devising or scheming. [Obs.]

            John the bastard Whose spirits toil in frame of
            villainies.                           --Shak.

   {Balloon frame}, {Cant frames}, etc. See under {Balloon},
      {Cant}, etc.

   {Frame} {building or house}, a building of which the form and
      support is made of framed timbers. [U.S.] -- {Frame
   level}, a mason's level.

   {Frame saw}, a thin saw stretched in a frame to give it
      rigidity.