chassis

chassis Definition

chas·sis (c̸has′ē, s̸has′ē)

noun pl. -·sis′--ēz′

a frame on which the carriage of a cannon moves back and forth
the part of a motor vehicle that includes the engine, the frame, suspension system, wheels, steering mechanism, etc., but not the body
landing gear
Electronics
1. the metal frame on which the parts of an electronic device together with the circuits connecting them are mounted
2. the assembled frame and parts
☆ Slang the body or figure, esp. of a woman

Etymology: Fr châssis: see chase

chassis Synonyms

chassis Usage Examples

Converse of object

galvanize: Chassis The underside of the trailer features a galvanized steel chassis and drawbar, for longlasting corrosion protection.
lower: A further modification was made to the rear suspension, lowering the chassis to compensate for its normal very high build.

Adjective modifier

tubular: But the car was well made, with a tubular chassis and aluminum body.
monocoque: A unique monocoque chassis made from GRP with the roll bar, seat and dashboard lending strength to the entire tub.
rolling: Most of the rolling chassis was constructed by Face.
lightweight: The car benefits from an extremely lightweight chassis, which incorporates an aluminum shell ' stretched ' over a lattice frame.
rigid: This, of course, produces a rigid axlebox finescale chassis.
sleek: Powered by a compact two-cylinder engine mounted in a sleek, lightweight chassis the ER-6f is extremely maneuverable and very rider friendly.

Modifies a noun

dynamometer: There are 36 engine test cells and 3 chassis dynamometers.
dyno: Each upgrade has been carefully tested on both the road and chassis dyno.
cab: The robust Vario chassis cab is ideal for a huge range of jobs.
set-up: He ran through some chassis set-up work to complete 48 laps in the morning session.
rigidity: Increased surface area provides a superior mounting face on the glass fiber or carbon fiber frames and improves chassis rigidity.
rail: Chassis box section rails are cut in 30 minutes instead of five hours.

Noun used with modifier

rack-mount: Nominal 4U rack space will accept desktop or rack-mount chassis Inclusive technical support 8am - 8pm, 5days.
wheelbase: The 1932 Austin 7 Arrow Foursome Sports is a contemporary conversion of the standard factory Austin 7 short wheelbase chassis by Arrow.
aluminum: The new BMW 5 & 6 series have aluminum front chassis sections.
aluminum: Therefore, an all new aluminum chassis was designed from the ground up to meet these demands.
steel: With the top fan I repeat the same dremel process as before to create the blowhole in the steel chassis.
truck: Car insurance for new driver part of their to give the truck chassis lb we drive Elite Insurance High Risk Auto full-bore.

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