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monocoque

Pronunciation: /ˈmɒnə(ʊ)kɒk/
Definition of monocoque

noun

  • an aircraft or vehicle structure in which the chassis is integral with the body.

Origin:

early 20th century: from French, from mono- 'single' + coque 'shell'

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Definition of monocoque in the US English dictionary
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