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framing

fram·ing
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [frey-ming]
    • /ˈfreɪ mɪŋ/
    • /freɪm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [frey-ming]
    • /ˈfreɪ mɪŋ/

Definitions of framing word

  • noun framing a border or case for enclosing a picture, mirror, etc. 1
  • noun framing a rigid structure formed of relatively slender pieces, joined so as to surround sizable empty spaces or nonstructural panels, and generally used as a major support in building or engineering works, machinery, furniture, etc. 1
  • noun framing a body, especially a human body, with reference to its size or build; physique: He has a large frame. 1
  • noun framing a structure for admitting or enclosing something: a window frame. 1
  • noun framing Usually, frames. (used with a plural verb) the framework for a pair of eyeglasses. 1
  • noun framing form, constitution, or structure in general; system; order. 1

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Origin of framing

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at frame, -ing1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Framing

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

framing popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

framing usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for framing

noun framing

  • scantling — a timber of relatively slight width and thickness, as a stud or rafter in a house frame.
  • stud — a studhorse or stallion.

Top questions with framing

  • how to framing a house?

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