A "spare frame" has multiple meanings depending on the context. Let's explore the different uses:
1. Spare Frame in Bowling
In bowling, a spare is achieved when a bowler knocks down all remaining pins on their second ball, after failing to knock down all ten pins on their first ball within a frame. This is different from a strike, where all ten pins are knocked down on the first ball. A spare doesn't inherently have a "frame" associated with it, but rather is an event within a frame. The term "spare frame" is not standard bowling terminology. The provided Reddit links discuss scoring and bonus points related to strikes and spares, but do not use the term "spare frame."
2. Spare Frame as a Replacement or Extra
This is the most common usage. A "spare frame" refers to an extra or replacement frame for various items:
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Eyewear: Companies like Roshambo sell spare frames for glasses, offering replacement frames for sunglasses or prescription glasses. https://www.roshambo.com/collections/spare-frames This allows users to easily switch styles or replace a damaged frame.
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Cameras: Kinotehnik sells spare mounting frames for LCD viewfinders (LCDVF), allowing users to have a backup or additional frame for their camera equipment. https://kinotehnik.com/product/lcdvf-spare-mounting-frames/
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Drones/RC Vehicles: iFlight sells spare frames for their drones, providing replacement parts in case of crashes or damage. https://iflight-rc.eu/en/collections/spare-frame
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Bikes: Companies like Chromag Bikes offer spare frame parts, such as grommets, for repairs and maintenance. https://us.chromagbikes.com/collections/frame-spare-parts
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Spare Tire Carriers: BAL RV Products offers a "Hide-A-Spare" under frame spare tire carrier. https://balrvproducts.com/product/hide-a-spare/ In this context, the "spare frame" isn't a frame itself, but the overall structural support for the spare tire.
The Merriam-Webster definition of "spare" includes the phrase "held for emergency use," which supports this interpretation of "spare frame" as a readily available replacement part. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spare
