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

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

Dern's 7-year-old daughter peered her head over the barricade from her front row seat and shouted encouragement each time mom got close to her side of the cage.

— CBS News, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
For larger varieties of raspberry plants, add a cage, stakes, or other support at planting before the plant’s branches are full of berries.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of cage

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The article also called for detailed mobilization plans covering command structures, communications and procedures for dealing with unexpected situations.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
As the hurricane approached, shelters were opened, events were canceled and ranchers were urged to leave their cattle in pastures rather than structures that might collapse.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 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

Noun

Instead, the real-time images revealed that copper retained order in its crystal lattice and melted steadily past this theoretical limit.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 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 modular 3-piece system creates 14 different configurations from upright sitting and high incline to leg elevation and lumbar support.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
This flexibility could allow Elytra to work with satellites operating at vastly different altitudes and built with varying sizes and configurations.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of configuration

Noun

Artistic traditions likewise blended across Eurasia, particularly in Persian and Chinese painting and architecture.

— Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026
In March, a group of eight architecture and culture groups filed a separate suit to block the renovation.

— Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 13 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

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