chassis
noun/ˈtʃæsi/
Frequency rank: #7,291 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
the base frame or structural framework of a vehicle or device.
Example sentence
The mechanic inspected the chassis carefully before installing the new engine.
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