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.-to originate; to plan; to devise; to contrive; to compose; in a bad sense, to invent or fabricate, as something false.-to fit to something else, or for some specific end; to adjust; to regulate; to shape; to conform.-to cause; to bring about; to produce.-to support.-to provide with a frame, as a picture.-to shape; to arrange, as the organs of speech.-to proceed; to go.-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.-the bodily structure; physical constitution; make or build of a person.-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-the skeleton structure which supports the boiler and machinery of a locomotive upon its wheels.-a molding box or flask, which being filled with sand serves as a mold for castings.-the ribs and stretchers of an umbrella or other structure with a fabric covering.-a structure of four bars, adjustable in size, on which cloth, etc., is stretched for quilting, embroidery, etc.-a glazed portable structure for protecting young plants from frost.-a stand to support the type cases for use by the compositor.-a term applied, especially in england, to certain machines built upon or within framework; as, a stocking frame; lace frame; spinning frame, etc.-form; shape; proportion; scheme; structure; constitution; system; as, a frameof government.-particular state or disposition, as of the mind; humor; temper; mood; as, to be always in a happy frame.-contrivance; the act of devising or scheming.