Thorpe Thorpe /ˈθɔrp/

noun

1. Outstanding United States athlete (1888-1953)  ( James Francis Thorpe , Jim Thorpe , Thorpe )
   outstanding United States athlete (1888-1953)
   
   

 lubricating system lubricating system /ˈluːbrɪkeɪtɪŋ ˈsɪstəm/

noun

1. Mechanical system of lubricating internal combustion engines in which a pump forces oil into the engine bearings  ( force feed , force-feed lubricating system , lubricating system , pressure feed , pressure-feed lubricating system )
   mechanical system of lubricating internal combustion engines in which a pump forces oil into the engine bearings
   
   

 codger codger /ˈkɑːdʒər/

noun

1. [Informal] (derogatory or affectionate) an amusingly eccentric, grumpy or old-fashioned old man  ( codger [Informal] , old codger [Informal] )
   (derogatory or affectionate) an amusingly eccentric, grumpy or old-fashioned old man
   
   

 frame frame /ˈfreɪm/

noun

1. () The framework for a pair of eyeglasses  ( frame )
   the framework for a pair of eyeglasses
    I love the new frame I got for my glasses, it looks very stylish
   I love the new frame I got for my glasses, it looks very stylish
   
   
2. () A single one of a series of still transparent pictures forming a cinema, television or video film  ( frame )
   a single one of a series of still transparent pictures forming a cinema, television or video film
    I bought a new frame for my favorite picture
   I bought a new frame for my favorite picture
   
3. () Alternative names for the body of a human being  ( bod , build , chassis , anatomy , human body , material body , physical body , physique , soma , figure , flesh , form , frame , shape )
   alternative names for the body of a human being
    Leonardo studied the human body
   Leonardo studied the human body
    He has a strong physique
   he has a strong physique
    The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
   the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
   
   
4. () (baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat  ( frame , inning )
   (baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat
    The game was tied going into the ninth inning
   The game was tied going into the ninth inning
   
5. One of the ten divisions into which bowling is divided  ( frame )
   one of the ten divisions into which bowling is divided
   
6. A framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror  ( frame , framing )
   a framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror
    The frame enhances but is not itself the subject of attention
   the frame enhances but is not itself the subject of attention
    The frame was much more valuable than the miror it held
   the frame was much more valuable than the miror it held
   
   
7. A structure supporting or containing something  ( frame , framework )
   a structure supporting or containing something
   
   
8. The internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape  ( frame , skeletal frame , skeleton , underframe )
   the internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape
    The building has a steel skeleton
   the building has a steel skeleton
   
   
9. The hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal  ( frame , skeletal system , skeleton , systema skeletale )
   the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal
    The skeleton provides structure and support for the human body
   The skeleton provides structure and support for the human body
   
   
10. A system of assumptions and standards that sanction behavior and give it meaning  ( frame , frame of reference )
    a system of assumptions and standards that sanction behavior and give it meaning
    
11. An application that divides the user's display into two or more windows that can be scrolled independently  ( frame )
    an application that divides the user's display into two or more windows that can be scrolled independently
    
12. A single drawing in a comic strip  ( frame )
    a single drawing in a comic strip
    

verb

1. () Enclose in or as if in a frame  ( border , frame in , frame )
   enclose in or as if in a frame
    Frame a picture
   frame a picture
   
2. () Enclose in a frame, as of a picture  ( frame )
   enclose in a frame, as of a picture
     The picture was beautifully framed and hung on the wall.
   The picture was beautifully framed and hung on the wall.
   
3. () Make up plans or basic details for  ( compose , draw up , frame )
   make up plans or basic details for
    Frame a policy
   frame a policy
   
4. () Formulate in a particular style or language  ( cast , redact , couch , frame , put )
   formulate in a particular style or language
    I wouldn't put it that way
   I wouldn't put it that way
    She cast her request in very polite language
   She cast her request in very polite language
   
5. () Take or catch as if in a snare or trap  ( ensnare , entrap , frame , set up )
   take or catch as if in a snare or trap
    I was set up!
   I was set up!
    The innocent man was framed by the police
   The innocent man was framed by the police
   
6. (construction) construct by fitting or uniting parts together  ( frame , frame up )
   (construction) construct by fitting or uniting parts together