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| mantel |
a frame around the sides and top of a fireplace. [1/2 definitions] |
| molding |
a strip of wood, stone, or other material used to frame or finish a door, window or wall. Moldings are often used for decoration in a home. [1/2 definitions] |
| motorcycle |
a vehicle with two wheels, a heavy frame, and an engine. |
| mount1 |
a stand, frame, or surface that holds something for display. [1/7 definitions] |
| outrigger |
a frame attached to one side of a boat to make it more stable. |
| rack1 |
a frame or stand used to hold, hang, or show things. [1/4 definitions] |
| racket2 |
an object used to hit the ball in tennis and similar sports. It is made of a round or oval frame with a network of tightly laced strings and a long handle. |
| roller skate |
a shoe, or frame that fits over a shoe, with four small wheels made for skating on a hard surface. |
| sash2 |
the frame that holds the glass panes of windows or doors in place. |
| sawhorse |
a frame with four legs used to support wood that is being sawed. |
| sill |
a horizontal strip or block serving as the bottom of a window or door frame. |
| snowshoe |
a light frame that is shaped like a racket and strung with netting. Snowshoes can be attached to a boot and used for walking on deep snow. |
| stock |
a base, handle, or frame for certain objects. [1/11 definitions] |
| trampoline |
a sheet of strong canvas attached to a frame by springs. Trampolines are used for jumping and tumbling. |
| umbrella |
a screen made of fabric stretched over a folding frame. An umbrella is used to shield against the rain or sun. |
| walker |
a lightweight frame support, sometimes on wheels, for people who have difficulty walking. [1/2 definitions] |
| wheel |
a round frame that turns on the axle. Wheels are found on cars, trucks, bikes, wagons and other things. [2/6 definitions] |
| window |
the glass and frame that fit into such an opening. [1/2 definitions] |
| windowsill |
a ledge at the bottom of a window frame. |
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