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.

   Etymology: [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.

   Etymology: From French , from Latin , probably from .

2. chassis(Noun)

   The base frame of a motor vehicle.

   Etymology: From French , from Latin , probably from .

3. chassis(Noun)

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

   Etymology: 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.]

   Etymology: [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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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. 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.

2. Michele Maharbiz:

   What things would you have to strip out in terms of genes or in terms neurosystems to be left with a chassis that is effectively a flyable chassis? Why is an insect not a flying robot?, Because it has stuff in there that you would like to knock out and then get yourself a chassis.

3. Jerome Stoll:

   Next year we are targeting top five in the constructors’ championship; the year after we want to be regularly fighting for podiums, by 2020 we want to be fighting for the championships with the best power unit and best chassis in the sport. This is what we want to achieve.

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. Jeff Gordon:

   You work all these years coming down here and you want all the cars to run well, and if you have one up front and a couple in the back, in the middle; but this is a tribute to our organization, the engine shop, the chassis, body shop, and the teams to come down here and run with four cars running that good. I cant believe it.

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