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 chassis and running gear have all received attention, essentially turning what was once a gloriously basic little city car into something considerably more sophisticated underneath. — New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026 The wedgelock helps secure the electronics within the chassis while supporting heat transfer from high-power components. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026 To maximize available space, manufacturers increasingly integrate battery cells directly into the pack or the vehicle chassis. — Vincent Yang, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 That approach allows Bliss Mobil modules to move between compatible truck chassis. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 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
  • At Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, its flagship, Anthem’s broad-network plan pays almost $100,000 for a major joint replacement, compared with $28,000 from Medicare.
    — Bob Herman, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
  • With climate change making natural disasters far more frequent, some consumers are turning to smaller off-grid electric networks to generate power in the event of a catastrophe.
    — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of network
Noun
  • One of Stallone's earliest gigs was cleaning the lion cages at Central Park Zoo.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The girl is his daughter Natalia, and the birds reference his grandfather who kept a collection as pets in cages.
    — Jordan Riefe, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of cage
Noun
  • Firefighters, Red Cross personnel and security forces were being deployed to inspect damaged structures and assist affected communities.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Doing so, claims the personal knowledge that disciplinary training and structures like the vita elide and offers a bridge to more fully understand the grief and loss the families in the cowboy suit tragedy experienced.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of structure
Noun
  • That emphasis on choosing what remains outside the frame informed his view that virtual reality cannot replace cinema.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • On top of sharp dual-pixel autofocus, the R8 also has great high ISO handling and is one of the lightest Canon full-frame mirrorless cameras.
    — Harry Bennett, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of frame
Noun
  • In one- and two-dimensional square lattices, mathematicians have long known that this transition is continuous.
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Palladium can store hydrogen in its lattice, forming palladium hydride (PdHₓ), allowing those hydrogen atoms to diffuse through the metal.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of lattice
Noun
  • The aircraft has an endurance of more than 30 hours, depending on its configuration and mission profile, and can achieve a maximum speed of approximately 210 knots.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
  • It was offered in a small range of configurations, with this particular iteration perhaps the most striking.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of configuration
Noun
  • The architecture uses electronic switches and control systems to change how battery cells are connected during operation.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
  • For a dose of Balinese culture, Uluwatu Temple—one of the island’s most iconic for its clifftop architecture, sunset vistas and nightly kecak fire dance spectacle—is some 30-45 minutes by car.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of architecture
Noun
  • The bet runs against the massive investment pouring into AI infrastructure, as technology companies race to secure the computing power needed to develop and run increasingly advanced AI models.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • An ammunition depot was hit, as were a bulk carrier in the Chornomorsk port carrying dual-use goods and port infrastructure in Izmail, the ministry said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of infrastructure

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“Chassis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chassis. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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