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chassis

[ chas-ee, -is, shas-ee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural chas·sis [chas, -eez, shas, -].

Automotive. the frame, wheels, and machinery of a motor vehicle, on which the body is supported.
Ordnance. the frame or railway on which a gun carriage moves backward and forward.
the main landing gear of an aircraft; that portion of the landing gear that supports an aircraft.
Radio and Television. a frame for mounting the circuit components of a radio or television set.
a construction forming the sides, top, and bottom of a cabinet, showcase, or the like.

chassis

/ ˈʃæsɪ /

the steel frame, wheels, engine, and mechanical parts of a motor vehicle, to which the body is attached
electronics a mounting for the circuit components of an electrical or electronic device, such as a radio or television
the landing gear of an aircraft
obsolete.
a wooden framework for a window, screen, etc
the frame on which a cannon carriage moves backwards and forwards
slang.
the body of a person, esp a woman

Origin of chassis¹

1655–65; < French châssis frame; akin to chase ²

Origin of chassis¹

C17 (meaning: window frame): from French châssis frame, from Vulgar Latin capsicum (unattested), ultimately from Latin capsa case ²

The prototype Land Rover was designed by a Jeep owner and built on a Jeep chassis.

With its sleek, brushed-aluminum chassis and digital temperature gauge, it could be mistaken for a device that steams milk.

The body of the car rocked from side to side on the chassis under the fierce turmoil in the tonneau.

The fuselage construction was of wood, with a strong 8-wheeled landing chassis beneath it.

Remove cabinet back for access to main chassis fuse if it ever becomes necessary to replace it.

Install diplexer assembly in manner most suitable to TV chassis model.

Different chassis number, sir, to say nothing of the number-plates.

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