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To construct by fitting and uniting the several parts of
the skeleton of any structure; specifically, in woodwork, to put
together by cutting parts of one member to fit parts of another. See
Dovetail, Halve, v. t., Miter, Tenon, Tooth, Tusk, Scarf, and Splice. |
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To originate; to plan; to devise; to contrive; to
compose; in a bad sense, to invent or fabricate, as something false. |
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To fit to something else, or for some specific end; to
adjust; to regulate; to shape; to conform. |
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To cause; to bring about; to produce. |
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To support. |
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To provide with a frame, as a picture. |
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To shape; to arrange, as the organs of speech. |
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To proceed; to go. |
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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. |
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The bodily structure; physical constitution; make or build
of a person. |
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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 |
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The skeleton structure which supports the boiler and
machinery of a locomotive upon its wheels. |
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A molding box or flask, which being filled with sand serves
as a mold for castings. |
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The ribs and stretchers of an umbrella or other structure
with a fabric covering. |
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A structure of four bars, adjustable in size, on which
cloth, etc., is stretched for quilting, embroidery, etc. |
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A glazed portable structure for protecting young plants from
frost. |
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A stand to support the type cases for use by the compositor. |
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A term applied, especially in England, to certain machines
built upon or within framework; as, a stocking frame; lace frame;
spinning frame, etc. |
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Form; shape; proportion; scheme; structure; constitution;
system; as, a frameof government. |
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Particular state or disposition, as of the mind; humor;
temper; mood; as, to be always in a happy frame. |
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Contrivance; the act of devising or scheming. |
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