chassis

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

/ ˈtʃæs i, -ɪs, ˈʃæs i /

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noun, plural chas·sis

[chas-eez, shas-]. /ˈtʃæs iz, ˈʃæs-/.

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.

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Origin of chassis

1655–65; <French châssis frame; akin to chase²

Words nearby chassis

chassé, chasse gardée, chassepot, chasseur, Chassid, chassis, chaste, chasten, chaste tree, chastise, chastised

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How to use chassis in a sentence

Despite sharing a chassis with the Aventador, the Countach has a retro-inspired style all of its own.
The iconic Lamborghini Countach has been reborn as a modern supercar|Rob Stumpf|August 21, 2021|Popular-Science
COSCO, the shipping company that moved Jani, in turn blamed “port congestion,” saying containers that were unloaded weeks ago cannot be reached, and said there was a lack of rail chassis to move the goods.
Why Is Everything More Expensive Right Now? Let This Stuffed Giraffe Explain|Alana Semuels|August 17, 2021|Time
There was talk in the early days of how easy it would be to simply drop a new carbon-fiber reinforced plastic body onto the brilliantly engineered aluminum chassis, creating a suite of models that would explore a wide range of electrified mobility.
BMW abandons the i3, the car that could have birthed a bright electric future|Tim De Chant|July 13, 2021|Ars Technica
Both vehicles are smooth operators, with all-wheel drive and a sophisticated suspension that raises and lowers the chassis.
Pride rides|Joe Phillips|June 18, 2021|Washington Blade

Deaths in Formula 1 have declined significantly since the sport implemented such measures as safer race car chassis, crash barriers, and better emergency response.
Would You Let Your Kid Become a Pro Cyclist?|Eben Weiss|June 4, 2021|Outside Online
The prototype Land Rover was designed by a Jeep owner and built on a Jeep chassis.
Nationalism on Four Wheels|Clive Irving|October 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
With its sleek, brushed-aluminum chassis and digital temperature gauge, it could be mistaken for a device that steams milk.
How Rich People Smoke Pot|Paul Schrodt|February 7, 2010|DAILY BEAST
The body of the car rocked from side to side on the chassis under the fierce turmoil in the tonneau.
Motor Matt's Mystery|Stanley R. Matthews
The fuselage construction was of wood, with a strong 8-wheeled landing chassis beneath it.
The Romance of Aircraft|Lawrence Yard Smith
Remove cabinet back for access to main chassis fuse if it ever becomes necessary to replace it.
Zenith Television Receiver Operating Manual|Zenith Radio Corporation
Install diplexer assembly in manner most suitable to TV chassis model.
Zenith Television Receiver Operating Manual|Zenith Radio Corporation
Different chassis number, sir, to say nothing of the number-plates.
Berry And Co.|Dornford Yates

British Dictionary definitions for chassis

chassis

/ (ˈʃæsɪ) /

noun plural -sis (-sɪz)

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

Word Origin for chassis

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

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