chassis

American  

[chas-ee, -is, shas-ee] / ˈtʃæs i, -ɪs, ˈʃæs i /

noun

plural

chassis

1. Automotive. the frame, wheels, and machinery of a motor vehicle, on which the body is supported.

2. Ordnance. the frame or railway on which a gun carriage moves backward and forward.

3. the main landing gear of an aircraft; that portion of the landing gear that supports an aircraft.

4. Radio and Television. a frame for mounting the circuit components of a radio or television set.

5. a construction forming the sides, top, and bottom of a cabinet, showcase, or the like.

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chassis British  

/ ˈʃæsɪ /

noun

1. the steel frame, wheels, engine, and mechanical parts of a motor vehicle, to which the body is attached

2. electronics a mounting for the circuit components of an electrical or electronic device, such as a radio or television

3. the landing gear of an aircraft

4. obsolete a wooden framework for a window, screen, etc

5. the frame on which a cannon carriage moves backwards and forwards

6. slang the body of a person, esp a woman

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Etymology

Origin of chassis

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

Example Sentences

The new Adrian Newey-designed Aston Martin car is radically different to the others on the grid, although all have undergone major changes as teams adapt to new regulations on chassis and engines.

From Barron's

Every car on the grid has undergone a radical change since the end of last season following dramatic regulation changes to both chassis and engines.

From Barron's

F1 has made the biggest rule change in its history and introduced new regulations for chassis, engines, tyres and fuel.

From BBC

They eliminate the so-called “permanent chassis requirement,” which builders have been groaning about for years.

From The Wall Street Journal

New engine designs are part of the biggest rules overhaul in F1 history this season, with power-units, chassis, tyres and fuel all new.

From BBC

Related Words

• frame
• undercarriage