chassis

noun

Definition of chassisnext
as in network
the basic support upon which the main parts of an automobile are built

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Recent Examples of chassis Rossmönster Havn Camper Van $308,998 Running smooth on a Mercedes Sprinter chassis, this off-grid van doesn’t scrimp on luxury. — Kris Millgate, USA Today, 1 July 2026 The debut Elora neatly brings together a white RV box and a white chassis, offsetting all that brightness with numerous windows enclosed by black surrounds matching the Promaster front bumper. — New Atlas, 3 July 2026 Unexpectedly, and to the delight of many, Audio Research’s engineers found a single chassis gave better performance than its predecessor, the two-chassis Reference 10. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 July 2026 Roborock Vacuum Deals Roborock Qrevo Curv This premium, high-end hybrid robot vacuum and mop features an innovative self-lifting chassis that adjusts in real-time to climb over small thresholds and obstacles. — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for chassis
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chassis
  1. network
  2. cage
  3. structure
  4. frame
  5. lattice
  6. configuration
  7. architecture
  8. infrastructure
Noun
  • Manufacturing and consumer platforms Stocks in manufacturing and consumer platforms that Goldman recommends to investors are those that combine large-scale production assets, distribution networks and durable customer demand.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • The German predator network managed to thrive despite clear violations of Telegram’s terms of service, again raising questions about how the platform has been used for criminal activity.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Definition of network
Noun
  • In summer 2026, fashion brands are offering less and less chunky sandals and instead leaning into minimalist cage-toe designs and thin ankle straps that delicately wrap around the foot.
    — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 3 July 2026
  • Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race in Washington and past events including a UFC Freedom 250 cage-fighting event June 14.
    — Josh Meyer, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of cage
Noun
  • The changes are adaptive changes of the structure and function of the heart.
    — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • The structure of Iran’s regime was built following the Islamic Revolution of 1979.
    — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of structure
Noun
  • The movie is a nearly frame-by-frame recreation of the original.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Instead of securing to the truck frame outside the pickup bed like traditional Alaskan slide-in campers, the HS 640 leaves enough space to secure to the truck bed tie-down points, delivering a cleaner look.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
Definition of frame
Noun
  • Some folks might not like the flat-lattice keyboard, which feels a little bit shallow, but the power-efficient mini-LED backlighting is a nice touch.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026
  • This lattice pair feels especially elevated and comes in a bunch of great colors.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of lattice
Noun
  • With its full lithium-ion battery configuration, the submarine will have a mission endurance of up to 80 days.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
  • Additionally, Thursday morning’s mission was the last to use the Atlas V’s most powerful configuration with five strap-on solid rocket boosters.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 3 July 2026
Definition of configuration
Noun
  • These include a popular walking tour on the history, art, and architecture of Aurora, coffee-tasting classes, and brief tarot card readings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • To operate in arid environments, the physical architecture eliminates the need for external water cooling.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026
Definition of architecture
Noun
  • The company plans to test how the canister is assembled, lowered into the borehole, installed, and integrated with supporting infrastructure under real-world conditions.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
  • The network could help fill gaps in EV infrastructure in states with greater need for chargers.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of infrastructure

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“Chassis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chassis. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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