Definition of "chassis" []

• The rectangular, usually steel frame, supported on springs and attached to the axles, that holds the body and motor of an automotive vehicle. (noun)
• The landing gear of an aircraft, including the wheels, skids, floats, and other structures that support the aircraft on land or water. (noun)
• The frame on which a gun carriage moves forward and backward. (noun)
• The framework to which the components of a radio, television, or other electronic equipment are attached. (noun)

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• "But he makes a few incisive edits to the camera's body — tidies it up visually — and mills the chassis from a solid block of titanium."
• "The truck's ground clearance, the distance between the road and its chassis, is 8.2 inches."
• "The chassis is manufactured from carbon fibre with aluminum honeycomb with integrated fuel tanks for optimal weight distribution and safety."