the housing or outer covering of something; "the clock has a walnut case"

a framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror; "the frame enhances but is not itself the subject of attention"; "the frame was much more valuable than the miror it held"

a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place; "the diamond was in a plain gold mount"

a band or collar that holds an individual stone in a jewelry setting

framework used for support or display