What does the cryptic crossword clue "Frame’s hard and complete but not fine (4)" mean?

The definition is "Frame’". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). H (synonym="hard, when describing pencil lead") + ULL (synonym="complete") = HULL; definition: "Frame's" The answer is HULL.

Frame’s hard and complete but not fine (4)

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