plural chassis
ˈcha-sēz 
ˈsha-sēz
: the supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
Leaf springs are attached to the car's chassis.
also
: the frame and working parts (as of an automobile or electronic device) exclusive of the body or housing
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This paper-thin profile allows them to be integrated directly onto heat sinks, chassis walls, or internal components, enabling ultra-thin laptop designs that were previously impossible to cool.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2026
The chassis, engine, and aesthetic perfection of the 964 represented a high watermark in the 911 lineage.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
An employee works on the production line of power batteries and box chassis for new energy vehicles at a workshop on July 11, 2025 in Huaibei, Anhui Province of China.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
Beautifully simple in execution, the camper truck is a nimble, go-anywhere Jeep that carries its own squaredrop accommodations on its chassis.
—New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2025
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2026
The chassis, engine, and aesthetic perfection of the 964 represented a high watermark in the 911 lineage.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
An employee works on the production line of power batteries and box chassis for new energy vehicles at a workshop on July 11, 2025 in Huaibei, Anhui Province of China.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
Beautifully simple in execution, the camper truck is a nimble, go-anywhere Jeep that carries its own squaredrop accommodations on its chassis.
—New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Chassis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chassis. Accessed 5 Jan. 2026.
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