CEFR B2

chassis

noun

Meaning

The basic structural frame of a vehicle, on which the body is built or mounted, or the frame of a machine or device.

Examples

The chassis of the truck was heavily rusted.
Engineers are designing a new chassis for the electric car.

Synonyms: frame, skeleton, structure, base

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chassis (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈʃæsɪ/

Definition

The basic structural frame of a vehicle, on which the body is built or mounted, or the frame of a machine or device.

Examples

The chassis of the truck was heavily rusted.
Engineers are designing a new chassis for the electric car.

How to Use chassis

chassis of a (prepositional phrase): Indicates possession or association with a specific item. — "The chassis of the car was damaged in the accident."
chassis-mounted (collocation): Describes a component attached directly to the frame. — "The battery is chassis-mounted for better weight distribution."

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