Main Entry:

chas·sis

Pronunciation:

\ˈcha-sē, ˈsha-sē also ˈcha-səs\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural chas·sis \-sēz\

Etymology:

French châssis, from Middle French chaciz, from chasse

Date:

circa 1864

: the supporting frame of a structure (as an automobile or television) ; also : the frame and working parts (as of an automobile or electronic device) exclusive of the body or housing