plural chassis
ˈcha-sēz 
ˈsha-sēz
: the supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
Leaf springs are attached to the car's chassis.
also
: the frame and working parts (as of an automobile or electronic device) exclusive of the body or housing
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Security features include physical access keys, a chassis intrusion switch, discrete TPM 2.0, and a self-healing BIOS.
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PCMAG, 17 Feb. 2025
On the safety front, the vehicle's redundant perception technologies are joined by a redundant drive-by-wire chassis, emergency braking, a collision warning system, remote monitoring and cloud control.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2025
This may include the chassis, engine, race suit, gloves, boots and helmet.
—Madeline Coleman, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Both metals are critical for manufacturing the body and chassis of Tesla's vehicles.
—Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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PCMAG, 17 Feb. 2025
On the safety front, the vehicle's redundant perception technologies are joined by a redundant drive-by-wire chassis, emergency braking, a collision warning system, remote monitoring and cloud control.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2025
This may include the chassis, engine, race suit, gloves, boots and helmet.
—Madeline Coleman, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Both metals are critical for manufacturing the body and chassis of Tesla's vehicles.
—Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chassis
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“Chassis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chassis. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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