chassis — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The base frame of a vehicle, such as a motor vehicle.

   Synonyms

   undercarriage

   Examples

   Coordinate term: coachwork

   Near-synonym: undercarriage

   More examples (2)

   The door being open, Stranleigh walked in unannounced. A two-seated runabout[…]stood by the window, where it could be viewed by passers-by. Further down the room rested a chassis, … .

   The Winchburgh Shale Line is of 2 ft. 6 in. gauge. The surface trucks or tubs are cuboidal metal boxes mounted on unsprung four-wheeled chassis.

2. A frame or housing containing electrical or mechanical equipment, such as on a computer.

3. A base frame, or movable railway, along which the carriage of a mounted gun moves backward and forward.

4. A woman's buttocks.

   Usage

   • Slang

Noun

1. alternative names for the body of a human being

   Synonyms

   human bodyphysical bodymaterial bodysomabuildfigurephysiqueanatomyshapebodframeformflesh

   Broader terms

   bodyorganic structure

   Examples

   Leonardo studied the human body

   he has a strong physique

   More examples (1)

   the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak

2. a metal mounting for the circuit components of an electronic device

   Broader terms

   mounting

3. the skeleton of a motor vehicle consisting of a steel frame supported on springs that holds the body and motor

   Broader terms

   skeletonskeletal frameframeunderframe