1. plural of frame; rigid structures that give shape or support
2. plural of frame; borders around pictures, mirrors, or windows
3. plural of frame; individual pictures in a sequence of film or video

1. third person singular present of frame; puts a border around something
2. third person singular present of frame; falsely accuses someone of a crime
Usage: informal

Examples

• The wooden frames around the windows need painting.
• She bought new frames for her family photos.
• The movie runs at 24 frames per second.
• The carpenter frames houses for a living.
• He frames each painting with care.
• The detective suspects someone frames innocent people.
• The building’s steel frames provide structural support.