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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The decrease was primarily due to a reduction in aerial platform and chassis sales.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
In the case of the Vanquish, that starts with a chassis that is a stunning 75 percent stiffer in lateral rigidity at the front axle, when compared to the DBS.
—Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
This additional bracing minimizes chassis flex, allowing the cars to have tighter tolerances than the original Ford Mustang.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Depending upon truck chassis and trim, the Panthera measures in between 22 and 26 feet (6.7 and 7.9 m) bumper to bumper, with dry weight hovering between 10,000 and 12,000 lb (4,535 and 5,443 kg).
—New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
In the case of the Vanquish, that starts with a chassis that is a stunning 75 percent stiffer in lateral rigidity at the front axle, when compared to the DBS.
—Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
This additional bracing minimizes chassis flex, allowing the cars to have tighter tolerances than the original Ford Mustang.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Depending upon truck chassis and trim, the Panthera measures in between 22 and 26 feet (6.7 and 7.9 m) bumper to bumper, with dry weight hovering between 10,000 and 12,000 lb (4,535 and 5,443 kg).
—New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Chassis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chassis. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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