Definition of CHASSIS

: the supporting frame of a structure (as an automobile or television); also : the frame and working parts (as of an automobile or electronic device) exclusive of the body or housing

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Origin of CHASSIS

French châssis, from Middle French chaciz, from chasse

First Known Use: circa 1864

Other Automotive Terms

articulated, block, choke, clutch, diesel, neutral, transmission

Rhymes with CHASSIS

brassy, classy, dassie, gassy, glacis, glassie, glassy, grassy, lassie, massy, sassy

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