framing

noun fram·ing \ ˈfrā-miŋ \

Updated on: 19 Nov 2017

Definition of framing

: frame, framework

Examples of framing in a Sentence

the framing of the debate will consist of a predetermined order of turns and follow-up comments

Recent Examples of framing from the Web

The wet bar has a granite bar counter with seating, a granite backsplash, a mirrored accent wall with beveled mirror framing and stainless-steel appliances.

— lisa zapalac, Houston Chronicle, "Prime property: Briar Hollow townhome is open today 2-4 p.m.," 26 Oct. 2017
In a tight 81 minutes, director Mike Flanagan expertly builds the tension, using clever framing and top-notch sound design to drop us right into this terrifying situation.

— scott meslow, GQ, "The Scariest Movies on Netflix," 12 Oct. 2017
Construction has just recently begun anew, and the wood framing is going up.

— lynn horsley, kansascity, "Aftermath of the Overland Park CityPlace fire: ‘It’s been a hassle’," 9 Oct. 2017
However, there’s still something to be said for the framing of that tweet.

— ryan wooden, ajc, "DeAngelo Williams calls out fantasy writer for Odell Beckham injury tweet," 8 Oct. 2017
The use of natural light, patterned bricks and tiles, angular furniture, and changes in elevation all recall Wright, as does the careful framing of garden views.

— jeanne cooper, San Francisco Chronicle, "Celebrate Wright’s 150th with his architecture in Japan," 2 Nov. 2017
Many common types of structural sheathing — the large panels between the framing and the outside of the house — are a composite of wood chips or other porous material.

— aaron steckelberg, Washington Post, "How water damages a flooded house — and which parts can be saved," 1 Sep. 2017
Just listen to Scorsese wax poetic on the framing of Psycho's driving sequences: Hitchcock/Truffaut - Clip #2 Paste this HTML code on your site to embed.

— matt patches, Esquire, "Scorsese and Fincher Talking Hitchcock/Truffaut Will Change the Way You Watch Movies," 13 Sep. 2015
The Heart of a Barn Timber framing is an ancient construction method in which posts (verticals) and beams (horizontals) are joined to form the essential structure of a building.

— josh garskof, ELLE Decor, "Lake Minded," 5 July 2012

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