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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These vehicles will be assembled in high volume, but some running electric chassis will be shipped to coachbuilders who will create and build low-volume or bespoke automobile bodies.
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The Editors, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
The laptop chassis has four bays with USB-C connectors inside them, awaiting the different Expansion Cards; each of these Cards has a female USB-C head that plugs into the bay connector, with an outward-facing port on the other end.
—PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Housed in a steel chassis, the motor incorporates a programmable microprocessor with a D/A converter to provide low-distortion sine and cosine waves that are used to turn the motor.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Speaking of which, this additional setup is secured to the front of the chassis and the rear axle by side anchors.
—New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2025
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The Editors, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
The laptop chassis has four bays with USB-C connectors inside them, awaiting the different Expansion Cards; each of these Cards has a female USB-C head that plugs into the bay connector, with an outward-facing port on the other end.
—PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Housed in a steel chassis, the motor incorporates a programmable microprocessor with a D/A converter to provide low-distortion sine and cosine waves that are used to turn the motor.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Speaking of which, this additional setup is secured to the front of the chassis and the rear axle by side anchors.
—New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Chassis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chassis. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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