Definitions for chassis
ˈtʃæs i, -ɪs, ˈʃæs i; ˈtʃæs iz, ˈʃæs-chas·sis

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1. human body, physical body, material body, soma, build, figure, physique, anatomy, shape, bod, chassis, frame, form, flesh(noun)

   alternative names for the body of a human being

   "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"

2. chassis(noun)

   a metal mounting for the circuit components of an electronic device

3. chassis(noun)

   the skeleton of a motor vehicle consisting of a steel frame supported on springs that holds the body and motor

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1. Chassis(n.)

   The under part of an automobile or other motor vehicle, consisting of the frame (on which the body is mounted) with the wheels and machinery.

Origin: [F. chssis.]

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1. chassis(Noun)

   A base frame, or movable railway, along which the carriage of a mounted gun moves backward and forward.

2. chassis(Noun)

   The base frame of a motor vehicle.

3. chassis(Noun)

   A frame or housing containing electrical or mechanical equipment, such as on a computer.

Origin: From French , from Latin , probably from .

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1. Chassis(noun)

   a traversing base frame, or movable railway, along which the carriage of a barbette or casemate gun moves backward and forward. [See Gun carriage.]

Origin: [F. chssis.]

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1. Chassis

   A chassis consists of an internal framework that supports a man-made object in its construction and use. It is analogous to an animal's skeleton. An example of a chassis is the underpart of a motor vehicle, consisting of the frame with the wheels and machinery.

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. chassis

   A traversing frame or movable railway, along which the carriage of a heavy gun in barbette, or casemate, moves backward and forward in action. See Ordnance, Carriages for, Sea-coast Carriages.

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   Alex

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   Daniel

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   Karen

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   Veena

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of chassis in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of chassis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of chassis in a Sentence

1. Brad Balzer:

   The 3D printed chassis is only 102 pounds and has the same strength and safety protection as a frame made out of steel.

2. The Port:

   Ships, containers and chassis are all out of balance. They're not where they need to be to support cargo movement. Repositioning of these assets will take some time.

3. Martin Kapp:

   I went to a classic car event in Italy and there were three identical Alfa Giulia TZ's with the same chassis number, with this new one I know exactly who made it and when.

4. Romain Grosjean:

   It's a disaster, i don't know what we are going to do. We tried to put tape on the side of the chassis but once you've taped one, where does the next one go ? I remove four to five in a race.

5. Chairman Alexander Wurz:

   Obviously structural changes are required to the chassis but, with almost a one-year lead time, I don't see any technical person speaking against such substantial safety improvements, especially given the last big accidents in open-wheel racing involved head injuries.

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