chassis
pronunciation
How to pronounce chassis in British English:
UK [ˈʃæsi]
How to pronounce chassis in American English:
US [ˈʃæsi]
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- Noun:
- alternative names for the body of a human being
- a metal mounting for the circuit components of an electronic device
- the skeleton of a motor vehicle consisting of a steel frame supported on springs that holds the body and motor
Word Origin
- chassis
- chassis: see sash
- chassis (n.)
- "base frame of an automobile," 1903, American English; earlier "window frame" (1660s), from French châssis "frame," Old French chassiz (13c.) "frame, framework, setting," from chasse "case, box, eye socket, snail's shell, setting (of a jewel)," from Latin capsa "box, case;" see case (n.2) + French -is, collective suffix for a number of parts taken together. Compare sash (n.2).
Example
- 1. Which is slightly more than can be said for the chassis .
- 2. The open-top two-seat car receives an entirely new lightweight body and a completely revamped chassis .
- 3. The car rides on a lola chassis with koni suspension components and ap racing brakes .
- 4. The monocoque ( the basic body and chassis ) is built using tough but light composite technology .
- 5. Since acquiring volvo in 1999 , the detroit auto maker has incorporated the swedish car maker 's chassis platform into certain ford platforms .