noun Uncommon

chassis

CHA-see

Chassis (noun) means the supporting frame of a vehicle, onto which the body, engine, and wheels are mounted. Example: “Mechanics inspected the chassis for rust before the sale.”

noun

The supporting frame of a vehicle, onto which the body, engine, and wheels are mounted.

"Mechanics inspected the chassis for rust before the sale."

A frame or casing that holds electrical or mechanical components.

"The computer's chassis houses the motherboard and hard drives."

How to Use Chassis

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe structural frame of a car or machine.

Common pairings

car chassis aluminium chassis

Word Forms

chassis plural

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Etymology

From French châssis, from Latin capsa ("case, box").

Origin: Latin

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “chassis” mean?

The word “chassis” means the supporting frame of a vehicle, onto which the body, engine, and wheels are mounted. In plain terms, the structural frame of a car or machine.

How do you pronounce “chassis”?

“Chassis” is pronounced CHA-see (/ˈt͡ʃæsi/ in IPA).

How do you use “chassis” in a sentence?

Here is “chassis” used in a sentence: “Mechanics inspected the chassis for rust before the sale.”

What part of speech is “chassis”?

“Chassis” is a noun.

Where does the word “chassis” come from?

The word “chassis” comes from Latin. From French châssis, from Latin capsa ("case, box").

Is “chassis” a common word?

“Chassis” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “chassis” have?

“Chassis” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the supporting frame of a vehicle, onto which the body, engine, and wheels are mounted.