noun
chassis
CHA-see
noun
1
The supporting frame of a vehicle, onto which the body, engine, and wheels are mounted.
"Mechanics inspected the chassis for rust before the sale."
2
A frame or casing that holds electrical or mechanical components.
"The computer's chassis houses the motherboard and hard drives."
How to Use Chassis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe structural frame of a car or machine.
Common pairings
car chassis
aluminium chassis
Word Forms
chassis plural
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Etymology
From French châssis, from Latin capsa ("case, box").