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framework - a structure supporting or containing something |
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supporting structure a structure that serves to support something
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airframe the framework and covering of an airplane or rocket (excluding the engines)
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arbor,
arbour,
bower,
pergola a framework that supports climbing plants; "the arbor provided a shady resting place in the park"
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backing,
mount the act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"
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brace,
bracing a structural member used to stiffen a framework
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bustle a rapid active commotion
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case,
casing a portable container for carrying several objects; "the musicians left their instrument cases backstage"
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climbing frame a framework of bars or logs for children to climb on
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clotheshorse a framework on which to hang clothes (as for drying)
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coaming a raised framework around a hatchway on a ship to keep water out
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cornice,
pelmet,
valance,
valance board the topmost projecting part of an entablature
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deckle (paper making) a frame used to form paper pulp into sheets
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derrick a simple crane having lifting tackle slung from a boom
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doorcase,
doorframe the frame that supports a door
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buffer,
cowcatcher,
fender,
pilot a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
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frame,
framing one of the ten divisions into which bowling is divided
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frame one of the ten divisions into which bowling is divided
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gantry,
gauntry a framework of steel bars raised on side supports to bridge over or around something; can display railway signals above several tracks or can support a traveling crane etc.
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grate,
grating a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
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grill,
grille,
grillwork a framework of metal bars used as a partition or a grate; "he cooked hamburgers on the grill"
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gun carriage a framework on which a gun is mounted for firing
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handbarrow a rectangular frame with handles at both ends; carried by two people
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hayrack,
hayrig a frame attached to a wagon to increase the amount of hay it can carry
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honeycomb a framework of hexagonal cells resembling the honeycomb built by bees
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fretwork,
lattice,
latticework framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal
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mounting framework used for support or display
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oxbow a wooden framework bent in the shape of a U; its upper ends are attached to the horizontal yoke and the loop goes around the neck of an ox
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picture frame a framework in which a picture is mounted
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rack a rapid gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately
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ribbing a framework of ribs
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sash,
window sash a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
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buck,
horse,
sawbuck,
sawhorse mature male of various mammals (especially deer or antelope)
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stocks a former instrument of punishment consisting of a heavy timber frame with holes in which the feet (and sometimes the hands) of an offender could be locked
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stocks a former instrument of punishment consisting of a heavy timber frame with holes in which the feet (and sometimes the hands) of an offender could be locked
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stretcher a litter for transporting people who are ill or wounded or dead; usually consists of a sheet of canvas stretched between two poles
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embroidery frame,
embroidery hoop,
tambour a drum
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tenter a framework with hooks used for stretching and drying cloth
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truss a framework of beams (rafters, posts, struts) forming a rigid structure that supports a roof or bridge or other structure
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undercarriage framework that serves as a support for the body of a vehicle
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baby-walker,
go-cart,
walker an enclosing framework on casters or wheels; helps babies learn to walk
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walker,
zimmer,
zimmer frame an enclosing framework on casters or wheels; helps babies learn to walk
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wattle framework consisting of stakes interwoven with branches to form a fence
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window a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
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window frame the framework that supports a window
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framework - the underlying structure; "providing a factual framework for future research"; "it is part of the fabric of society" |
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fabric |
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structure a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons"
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