Frame
Part of speech: verb
Definition: Of a constructed object such as a building, to put together the structural elements. Of a picture such as a painting or photograph, to add a decorative border. To position visually within a fixed boundary. To construct in words so as to establish a context for understanding or interpretation. Of a presumably innocent person, to cause to appear guilty.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The structural elements of a building or other constructed object. The structure of a person's body. A rigid, generally rectangular mounting for paper, canvas or other flexible material. A piece of photographic film containing an image. A context for understanding or interpretation. A complete game of snooker, from break-off until all the balls (or as many as necessary to win) have been potted. An independent chunk of data sent over the wires of a network. A set of balls whose results are added together for scoring purposes. Usually two balls, but only one ball in the case of a strike, and three balls in the case of a strike or a spare in the last frame of a game. The outer decorated portion of a stamp's image, often repeated on several issues although the inner picture may change. A division of time on a multimedia timeline, such as 1/30th of a second. An individually scrollable region of a webpage.
Example sentence: What counts isn't the frame, it's what you put in it.
Cast
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To throw.To direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.).To throw forward (a fishing line, net etc.) into the sea.To add up a column of figures; cross-cast refers to adding up a row of figures.To calculate the astrological value of (a horoscope, birth etc.).To throw (light etc.) on or upon something, or in a given direction.To plan, intend (to do something).To remove, take off (clothes).To throw down or aside.To throw off (the skin) as a process of growth; to shed the hair or fur of the coat.To give birth to prematurely; to miscarry.To shape (molten metal etc.) by pouring into a mould; to make (an object) in such a way.To twist or warp (of fabric, timber etc.).To assign a role in a play or performance.To bring the bows of a sailing ship on to the required tack just as the anchor is weighed by use of the headsail; to bring (a ship) round.To deposit (a ballot or voting paper); to formally register (one's vote).To change a variable type from, for example, integer to real, or integer to text.To heave the lead and line in order to ascertain the depth of water.To set (a bone etc.) in a cast.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An act of throwing.Something which has been thrown, dispersed etc.A small mass of earth "thrown off" or excreted by a worm.The collective group of actors performing a play or production together. Contrasted with crew.The casting procedure.An object made in a mould.A supportive and immobilising device used to help mend broken bones.The mould used to make cast objectsA squint.
Example sentence: The die is cast.