Chassis Definition

chăsē
noun
The frame or undercarriage of a motor vehicle, usually including the axles, suspension, etc. and sometimes the engine, drivetrain, etc.
Webster's New World
The landing gear of an aircraft, including the wheels, skids, floats, and other structures that support the aircraft on land or water.
American Heritage
A frame on which the carriage of a cannon moves back and forth.
Webster's New World

Landing gear.

Webster's New World
The metal frame on which the parts of an electronic device together with the circuits connecting them are mounted.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Chassis

  • French châssis frame from Old French from Vulgar Latin capsīcium from Latin capsa box

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Borrowing from French châssis, from Latin capsa (“case”).

    From Wiktionary

Chassis Sentence Examples

  • It shows how to build a teardrop trailer chassis (base or foundation) at home without the need for welding.

  • The throttle and exhaust are part of the engine system, the brakes and steering are part of the chassis, and of course the shifting is part of the transmission system.

  • Most of the rolling chassis was constructed by Face.

  • Class B motor homes are built on a van chassis, although the height of the vehicle is greater than that of vans.

  • Roadmaster Chassis - All Monacom campers are constructed with the company's Roadmaster chassis, which features exclusive Cushion Air Glide suspension.

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Words Starting With

CCHCHA

Words Ending With

SISSIS

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Words Starting With C and Ending With S

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With C7 Letter Words Ending With S