subassembly

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sub·as·sem·bly | \ ˌsəb-ə-ˈsem-blē

Definition of subassembly

: an assembled unit designed to be incorporated with other units in a finished product

Examples of subassembly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Using a 4-foot level, plumb each post and fasten the braces to the stakes to hold the subassembly in place. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "Build a Backyard Oasis With This DIY Pergola," 2 May 2020 Clamp this three-piece subassembly between the four-piece assembly on one side and the rest of the loose benchtop pieces on the other side. — Richard Romanski, Popular Mechanics, "How To Build the Ultimate DIY Workbench," 18 Jan. 2020

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