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Meaning of FRAMING

Pronunciation:  'freyming

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  formulation of the plans and important details; "the framing of judicial decrees"
  2. [n]  a structure supporting or containing something
 
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 Synonyms: frame, framework
 
 See Also: airframe, arbor, arbour, baby-walker, backing, bower, brace, bracing, buck, buffer, bustle, case, casing, climbing frame, clotheshorse, coaming, conceptualisation, conceptualization, cornice, cowcatcher, deckle, derrick, doorcase, doorframe, embroidery frame, embroidery hoop, fender, formulation, fretwork, gantry, gauntry, go-cart, grate, grating, grill, grille, grillwork, gun carriage, handbarrow, hayrack, hayrig, honeycomb, horse, lattice, latticework, mount, mounting, oxbow, pelmet, pergola, picture frame, pilot, rack, ribbing, sash, sawbuck, sawhorse, stretcher, supporting structure, tambour, tenter, truss, undercarriage, valance, valance board, walker, wattle, window, window frame, window sash, Zimmer, Zimmer frame

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Fram"ing\, n.
1. The act, process, or style of putting together a frame, or
   of constructing anything; a frame; that which frames.
2. (Arch. & Engin.) A framework, or a sy? of frames.
{Framing chisel} (Carp.), a heavy chisel with a socket shank
   for making mortises.
 

 

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