Thesaurus results for CHASSIS

chassis

noun

Definition of chassis

as in network

the basic support upon which the main parts of an automobile are built

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Recent Examples of chassis Each carrier unit provides the parts necessary for its particular transport mode, such as the chassis, propulsion system, power supply, and other technical equipment. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026 Its activities range from production of aluminum chassis parts for carmakers to trading raw materials. — Bloomberg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026 For decades, the Italians have graced us with some of the most beautiful chassis ever designed. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026 In a text six days later, Johnson’s worker said the painter was waiting on Johnson to have the chassis built. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for chassis

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Noun

Heavy deposits could collapse roofs, contaminate water, damage machinery, bury crops, disrupt power networks, and make roads difficult to use.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
During a 2024 ground-breaking ceremony for the bridge, city and state leaders called it a key link connecting JOST trails with the coastal trail network, the Santa Ana Mountains, and the Cleveland National Forest.

— Julie Sharp, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of network

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Hunt and her team eventually traced the genetic changes to a new cleaning method eroding the polycarbonate cages that housed the animals.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
The bike arrives fully equipped, with Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, integrated lights, full fenders, a rear cargo rack, and a bottle-cage mount.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of cage

Noun

At the Base of Trees and Shrubs Fences and rock walls aren’t the only structures poison ivy likes to climb.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026
Giving copper a twist The researchers fabricated electrodes with helical copper structures via electrodeposition using a chiral templating reagent.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of structure

Noun

Western handles have a long and rounded frame, which is more suitable for those who have a Shakehand grip, a grip that resembles you shaking someone’s hand.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Outside, women trudge past in a rainbow of saris that cling to their fragile frames, seared by the punishing sun.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of frame

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These porous lattice designs consist of repeating three-dimensional networks that provide an ideal balance of stiffness, flexibility, and energy absorption.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Low-energy particles tend to spread out, so capturing their possible positions requires using a huge lattice.

— Matt von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 29 July 2026

Definition of lattice

Noun

In an attack sub configuration, that’s more hunters of US subs in regional waters.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
To meet the needs of users across different regions, the Orico Travel Power Strip is available with different port configurations and charging capabilities.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of configuration

Noun

The Fathom is the first product built on what Ford calls the Universal Electric Vehicle platform, which will be the basic architecture for producing multiple upcoming electric cars, from compacts to vans, Bergg said.

— Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
The physical space clearly aligns the designer’s passions for fashion with architecture and design, métiers which affect his process almost subconsciously.

— Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026

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