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 The students used carbon-fiber composite materials for the chassis and body. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 For those chasing ultimate performance, a lightweight package adds suspension arms and knuckles that are machined from solid aluminum, along with titanium chassis bolts, saving a total of 37 pounds. — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026 This chassis won the LMP2 class in its debut at the 2007 Sebring 12 Hours, driven by Dario Franchitti, Bryan Herta, and Tony Kanaan. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 12 Aug. 2026 In addition to expanding each lineup with new chassis upgrades, Bürstner is adding an all-new floor plan that incorporates transforming features from both series to create a new sense of space and versatility. — New Atlas, 11 Aug. 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
  • One of the biggest inefficiencies keeping electricity costs high lies in the distribution network itself, Manga said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Bezos, who stepped down as CEO five years ago, pledged in 2013 to build a network of drones to deliver small packages in 30 minutes or less.
    — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of network
Noun
  • Since his cancellation, Stephen Colbert has spoken openly of FCC chairman Brendan Carr’s role in rattling the late-night cage.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Contain the tomatoes in wire cages or train them to trellises.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of cage
Noun
  • Local officials said some structures have already burned in the blaze.
    — Jenna Harrison, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Ask about the fee, set a payment structure, and clarify the boundary kindly.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of structure
Noun
  • The soft frame stands independently and offers several stimulation options, including a black-and-white spinning ball and a rotating bee.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Across the street, the charred frames of buildings destroyed in the fire still stood, a stark contrast to the bustle inside the Village, where shops welcomed visitors back with opening-day promotions and give-aways.
    — Teresa Liu, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of frame
Noun
  • The researchers repeated the experiment with different frequencies and found that the thorium atoms can sit at four sites inside the crystal lattice.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Months later, to her delight, a bounty of new sprouts appeared, ready to guide into a lattice pattern.
    — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of lattice
Noun
  • The price gains will reportedly depend on the chip generation and memory configurations.
    — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Computational modeling indicated that this configuration makes nickel more resistant to dissolution.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of configuration
Noun
  • The renovation was carried out by Vestige Estudio, the hotel group’s own architecture, interior design, and landscaping studio.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • While not officially affiliated with the service academy, the luxury hotel that opened at the end of 2024 does draw a lot of inspiration from its neighbor and the Academy’s iconic mid-century modern architecture.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of architecture
Noun
  • The cost to infrastructure from raging floodwaters is expected to run in the tens of millions of dollars.
    — John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Economists say events such as the Olympics may leave a larger economic footprint when host cities build transportation systems, venues or other infrastructure that residents continue using after the event ends.
    — Kenny Choi, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of infrastructure

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“Chassis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chassis. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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