A-Frame

Pronunciation: /eɪ freɪm/

Definitions of a-frame

noun a type of structure or architectural design resembling the letter A, with steeply sloping sides meeting at a ridge in the middle

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a small a-frame cabin in the woods.

A2 The children built a tiny a-frame tent for their backyard campout.

B1 The ski resort offers cozy a-frame chalets for rent.

B2 The architecture firm specializes in designing modern a-frame houses.

C1 The artist's studio is a unique a-frame structure with large windows.

C2 The environmentalist constructed an eco-friendly a-frame retreat in the mountains.

Examples of a-frame in a Sentence

formal The architect designed a-frame cabins for the new resort.

informal We rented a cute a-frame cabin for our weekend getaway.

slang Check out that cool a-frame house on the hill!

figurative Her mind was like an a-frame structure, strong and well-balanced.

Grammatical Forms of a-frame

• past tense: framed
• plural: a-frames
• comparative: more a-frame
• superlative: most a-frame
• present tense: is a-framing
• future tense: will a-frame
• perfect tense: has a-framed
• continuous tense: is a-framing
• singular: a-frame
• positive degree: very a-frame
• infinitive: to a-frame
• gerund: a-framing
• participle: a-framed

Origin and Evolution of a-frame

First Known Use: 1851 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'A-frame' originated from the architectural design of the roof resembling the shape of the letter A.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the distinctive roof shape, 'A-frame' later evolved to refer to a specific type of house or structure built with this design.