chassis
NounUS[chas-ee]/ˈtʃæsi/2 syllables
Open English WordNet
Noun (3)
- alternative names for the body of a human being“Leonardo studied the human body”“he has a strong physique”“the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak”Synonyms: human bodyphysical bodymaterial bodysomabuildfigurephysiqueanatomyshapebodframeformfleshType of body, organic structureKinds person, female body, juvenile body, adult body, male bodyPart of person, homo
- a metal mounting for the circuit components of an electronic deviceType of mountingKinds radio chassis
- the skeleton of a motor vehicle consisting of a steel frame supported on springs that holds the body and motorType of skeleton, skeletal framePart of motor vehicle, automotive vehicle
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
Chas′sis noun
Origin: F. châssis.
Military 1. A traversing base frame, or movable railway, along which the carriage of a barbette or casemate gun moves backward and forward. [See Gun carriage.]
2. The under part of an automobile or other motor vehicle, consisting of the frame (on which the body is mounted) with the wheels and machinery.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54 · with additions: +PJC, 1913 supplement