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chassis

|chas/sis|

/ˈʃæsi/

structural frame

Etymology

Etymology Information

'chassis' originates from French, specifically the word 'châssis', where 'châssis' meant 'frame'.

Historical Evolution

'châssis' transformed into the English word 'chassis' and retained its meaning related to structural frames.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'frame', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the base frame of a motor vehicle or other wheeled conveyance.

The car's chassis was damaged in the accident.

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Noun 2

the structural framework of a piece of audio, radio, or computer equipment.

The computer's chassis houses all the internal components.

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