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Containers [entity]
This frame covers entities which are prototypically conceived of and created to fulfill the function of containing--i.e. Containers that contain objects or substances, the Contents. This can be expressed as a complement , and includes potential or intended contents. A Container may also have an Owner, a current Relative_location, Material from which it is constructed, a method of Construction, and a Type. Note the connection between words in this frame and those in the Filling, Emptying, and Fullness frames.
a [bag|Container] of popcorn
underwear [drawer|Container]
Chuck's [suitcase|Container]
the [suitcase|Container] in Chuck's office|Rel_loc
straw|Mat [basket|Container]
woven|Cons [basket|Container]
Erlenmeyer [flask|Container]
a [bag|Container] of popcorn
underwear [drawer|Container]
Chuck's [suitcase|Container]
the [suitcase|Container] in Chuck's office|Rel_loc
straw|Mat [basket|Container]
woven|Cons [basket|Container]
Erlenmeyer [flask|Container]
Properties
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- #78
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- frm_containers
- Namespace
- Entity
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- Containers (fn_1.7_2023)
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- Containers
Core Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Container |
Container is an object which is conventionally used as a container. Target words in this frame are tagged with this frame element.
John carried a [bucket|Container]. |
category
container
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Peripheral Frame Elements (9)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction |
Construction indicates the action (or causer) which creates the Container.
fired|Cons [urns|Container]. |
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| Contents |
Contents is the object(s)/stuff contained in the Container.
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| Descriptor |
The Descriptor describes some aspect of the Container.
He put everything into a really really huge briefcase |
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| Material |
Material identifies the material of which the Container is made.
straw|Mat [basket|Container] |
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| Owner |
Owner identifies the owner of the Container.
Chuck's [suitcase|Container] |
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| Part |
This FE identifies a Part of the Container.
screw top [bottle|Container] |
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| Relative_location |
Relative_location is the location of the Container.
The [wallet|Container] in his pocket|Rel_loc was full of photos of his family. |
category
locative_relation
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| Type |
Type designates the type of Container. Often the Type labels part of a multi-word or compound word target.
Erlenmeyer [flask|Container] TABLESPOON |
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| Use |
Use identifies the purpose for which an artifact is constructed and the activity with which it is associated, or the Contents protypically contained in the Container.
watering [can|Container] wine [glass|Container] |
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Frame-Frame Relations (2)
Using
Lexical Units (120)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| amphora.n | — | COD: a tall ancient Greek or Roman jar or jug with two handles and a narrow neck |
| ampule.n | — | FN: a small capsule |
| ashtray.n | — | COD: 1. a small receptacle for tobacco ash and cigarette ends. |
| backpack.n | — | COD: a rucksack. |
| bag.n | — | FN: a (flexible) container, which may have an open top, for carrying one's belongings |
| barrel.n | — | COD: a cylindrical container bulging out in the middle, traditionally made of wooden staves enclosed by metal hoops |
| basin.n | — | COD: a large bowl or open container for washing in, preparing food, or holding liquid |
| basket.n | — | COD: a container used to hold or carry things, made from interwoven strips of cane or wire |
| beaker.n | — | FN: a cylindrical glass container used for drinking or in a laboratory |
| bin.n | — | COD: a storage receptacle, sometimes for depositing rubbish |
| bottle.n | — | COD: a container with a narrow neck, used for storing liquids. |
| bowl.n | — | COD: a round, deep dish or basin |
| box.n | — | COD: a container with a flat base and sides and a lid |
| briefcase.n | — | COD: a flat rectangular case for carrying books and documents |
| bucket.n | — | COD: a cylindrical open container with a handle, used to carry liquids. |
| can.n | — | COD: a cylindrical metal container, in particular one in which food or drink is hermetically sealed for storage over long periods. |
| canister.n | — | COD: a round or cylindrical container used for storing food, chemicals, rolls of film, etc. |
| canteen.n | — | COD: a small water bottle, as used by soldiers or campers |
| capsule.n | — | COD: a small case or container |
| carafe.n | — | COD: an open-topped glass flask typically used for serving wine in a restaurant. |
| carryall.n | — | COD: (N. Amer.) a large bag or case. |
| cart.n | — | COD: a shallow open container on wheels, pulled or pushed by hand. |
| carton.n | — | COD: a light cardboard container |
| cartridge.n | — | FN: the containing/housing part of an object designed for insertion into a larger device, typically containing some resource used by the device; often used to refer to the entire inserted object. |
| case.n | — | COD: a container designed to hold or protect something |
| cask.n | — | COD: a large barrel-like container for the storage of liquid, especially alcoholic drinks |
| casket.n | — | FN: a (decorated) box or chest for holding valuable objects |
| casserole.n | — | COD: a large dish with a lid, used for cooking food slowly in an oven |
| cauldron.n | — | COD: a large metal pot, used for cooking over an open fire. |
| censer.n | — | COD: a container in which incense is burnt. |
| chalice.n | — | COD: a goblet |
| chest of drawers.n | — | COD: a piece of furniture used for storage, consisting of an upright frame into which drawers are fitted |
| chest.n | — | COD: a large strong box for storage or transport. |
| coffer.n | — | COD: a small chest for holding valuables. |
| coffin.n | — | COD: a long, narrow box in which a dead body is buried or cremated. |
| container.n | — | COD: an object for holding or transporting something |
| cooler.n | — | COD: a device or container for keeping things cool. |
| crate.n | — | COD: a slatted wooden case used for transporting goods |
| creamer.n | — | COD: (N. Amer.) a jug for cream. |
| crock.n | — | COD: an earthenware pot or jar |
| crucible.n | — | COD: a container in which metals or other substances may be melted or subjected to very high temperatures |
| cruet.n | — | COD: a small container for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar for use at a dining table |
| cup.n | — | COD: a small bowl-shaped container for drinking from, typically having a handle and used with a matching saucer |
| cuspidor.n | — | COD: (N. Amer.) a spittoon. |
| cylinder.n | — | COD: a cylindrical container for liquefied gas under pressure |
| decanter.n | — | COD: a stoppered glass container into which wine or spirit is decanted |
| dish.n | — | COD: a shallow, typically flat-bottomed container for cooking or serving food |
| dispenser.n | — | FN: A device which stores a substance or (us. homogeneous) items, designed to release a measured amount for use. |
| drawer.n | — | COD: a lidless box-like storage compartment made to slide horizontally in and out of a desk or chest. |
| drum.n | — | COD: a cylindrical object or part, especially a container: |
| duffel bag.n | — | FN: a cylindrical canvas bag |
| empty.n | — | COD: (informal) a bottle or glass left empty of its contents. |
| envelope.n | — | COD: a flat paper container with a sealable flap, used to enclose a letter or document. |
| etui.n | — | COD: (dated) a small ornamental case for holding needles, cosmetics, and other articles. |
| flagon.n | — | COD: a large container for serving or consuming drinks |
| flask.n | — | COD: a narrow-necked conical or spherical bottle |
| folder.n | — | COD: a folding cover or wallet for storing loose papers. |
| glass.n | — | COD: a drinking container made of glass. |
| goblet.n | — | COD: a drinking glass with a foot and a stem |
| goldfish bowl.a | — | FN: a bowl for pet goldfish, often partially spherical. Often used metaphorically for a situation in which others can see everything one does. |
| grail.n | — | COD: (in medieval legend) the cup or platter used by Christ at the Last Supper and in which Joseph of Arimathea received Christ's blood, especially as the object of quests by knights. |
| hamper.n | — | COD: (Brit.) a basket used for food |
| handbag.n | — | COD: (Brit.) a small bag used by a woman to carry everyday personal items. |
| haversack.n | — | COD: a small, stout bag carried on the back or over the shoulder, used especially by soldiers and walkers |
| hopper.n | — | COD: a container for grain, rock, or rubbish, typically one that tapers downward and discharges its contents at the bottom |
| hot-water bottle.n | — | COD: a flat, oblong rubber container that is filled with hot water and used for warming a bed or part of the body |
| jar.n | — | COD: a wide-mouthed cylindrical container made of glass or pottery |
| jeroboam.n | — | COD: a wine bottle with a capacity four times larger than that of an ordinary bottle |
| jigger.n | — | FN: a small glass used for alcoholic drinks |
| jug.n | — | COD: a cylindrical container with a handle and a lip, for holding and pouring liquids |
| keg.n | — | COD: a small barrel, especially one of less than 10 gallons or (in the US) 30 gallons |
| knapsack.n | — | COD: a soldier's or hiker's bag with shoulder straps, carried on the back. |
| ladle.n | — | FN: a large long-handled spoon with a cup-shaped bowl, used for transferring hot liquids |
| locker.n | — | FN: a small lockable cupboard or compartment, typically used for clothes and personal belongings |
| magnum.n | — | COD: a wine bottle of twice the standard size, normally 112 litres |
| mailer.n | — | COD: a container used for conveying items by post |
| mug.n | — | COD: a large cup, typically cylindrical and with a handle and used without a saucer |
| overnighter.n | — | COD: an overnight bag. |
| pack.n | — | FN: a small container or carton that goods are sold in |
| pail.n | — | COD: a bucket. |
| pannier.n | — | FN: a large container carried on the back (of an animal). |
| pipette.n | — | COD: a slender tube with a bulb at one end, filled by sucking liquid into the tube, used for transferring or measuring out quantities of the liquid. |
| planter.n | — | COD: decorative container in which plants are grown |
| pot.n | — | COD: a rounded or cylindrical container, especially one of ceramic, used for storage or cooking. |
| pot.n | — | FN: an open-topped container |
| pouch.n | — | COD:.a small flexible bag. |
| punch bowl.n | — | COD: a deep bowl for mixing and serving punch. |
| purse.n | — | COD: a small pouch of leather or plastic used for carrying money or a handbag. |
| ramekin.n | — | COD: a small dish for baking and serving an individual portion of food. |
| reservoir.n | — | FN: a receptacle for liquid |
| reticule.n | — | COD: (chiefly historical) a woman's small handbag, typically having a drawstring and decorated with embroidery or beading. [Fashion] |
| rucksack.n | — | COD: .a bag with two shoulder straps which allow it to be carried on the back, used by hikers. |
| sack.n | — | COD: a large bag made of a material such as hessian or thick paper, used for storing and carrying goods. |
| safe.n | — | COD: a strong fireproof cabinet with a complex lock, used for the storage of valuables. |
| salver.n | — | COD: a tray, typically one made of silver and used in formal circumstances. |
| samovar.n | — | COD: a highly decorated Russian tea urn |
| sarcophagus.n | — | COD: a stone coffin, typically associated with ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece. |
| satchel.n | — | COD: a shoulder bag with a long strap, used especially for school books. |
| snifter.n | — | COD: a balloon glass for brandy |
| spittoon.n | — | COD: a container for spitting into |
| spoon.n | — | COD: an implement consisting of a small, shallow oval or round bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food. |
| stein.n | — | COD: a large earthenware beer mug |
| suitcase.n | — | COD: a case with a handle and a hinged lid, used for carrying clothes and other personal possessions. |
| tank.n | — | COD: a large receptacle or storage chamber, especially for liquid or gas. |
| teaspoon.n | — | COD: a small spoon used for adding sugar to and stirring hot drinks or for eating some foods. |
| thermos.n | — | COD: (trademark) a vacuum flask. |
| tin.n | — | FN: a container made of tinplate or aluminium, typically used for baking or storing |
| toilet bowl.n | — | FN: |
| tub.n | — | FN: an open, flat-bottomed, usually round container |
| tumbler.n | — | COD: a drinking glass with straight sides and no handle or stem. formerly having a rounded bottom so as not to stand upright. |
| tun.n | — | COD: a large beer or wine cask |
| tureen.n | — | COD: a deep covered dish from which soup is served |
| urn.n | — | COD: a tall, rounded vase with a stem and base, especially one for storing a cremated person's ashes or a tall, rounded container with a tap (usually for storing coffee or tea). |
| valise.n | — | COD: a small travelling bag or suitcase |
| vase.n | — | COD: a decorative container without handles, typically made of glass or china and used as an ornament or for displaying cut flowers. |
| vat.n | — | COD: a large tank or tub used to hold liquid |
| vial.n | — | COD: a small container used especially for holding liquid medicines. |
| vivarium.n | — | COD: an enclosure or structure used for keeping animals under semi-natural conditions for observation or study or as pets; an aquarium or terrarium. |
| wallet.n | — | COD: a pocket-sized, flat, folding holder for money and plastic cards |
| wine bottle.n | — | COD: a glass bottle for wine, the standard size holding 75 cl or 2623 fl. oz. |
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