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chassis

Pronunciation: /ˈʃasi, -iː/
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Definition of chassis

noun (plural same /-sɪz/)

  • the base frame of a car, carriage, or other wheeled vehicle.
  • the outer structural framework of a piece of audio, radio, or computer equipment.

Origin:

early 20th century: from French châssis 'frame', based on Latin capsa 'box' (see case2)

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