From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishchassischas‧sis /ˈʃæsiː/ noun (plural chassis /-siːz/) [countable] 1 TTthe frame on which the body, engine, wheels etc of a vehicle are built2 TTAthe landing equipment of a plane
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chassis• As a result, it will be suitable for both longitudinal or transverse settings, and can sit low in a chassis.• Further down the line, Irvine will also manufacture the B10 heavy-duty coach chassis when it is launched commercially in 1994.• Its chassis offers terrific handling balance, great traction matched to positive brakes and accurate steering.• Faqir is chin-deep in water, horizontal below the chassis of his aged aid lorry.• Certainly both the chassis and V6 engine have known more competitive days.• I was tugging at the car so hard the chassis was rocking.• The chassis lurched forward and then back sharply, knocking the four passengers off balance.Origin chassis (1600-1700) French châssis, from Latin capsa; → CASE1 