chassis

noun

Definition of chassisnext
as in network
the basic support upon which the main parts of an automobile are built

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Recent Examples of chassis This Packard is one of four authentic 1108 Twelve Individual Custom Sport Phateon by LeBaron examples left and still has its original engine, chassis and coachwork. — Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The 800-volt electrical system that supports the chassis tech exists in the Torcal, so its suspension is every bit as responsive as Porsche’s. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 27 Aug. 2026 The standard Pixel 11 has a slightly slimmer chassis than the Pixel 10 or its stablemates, which means the sound has less space to fill. — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026 The chassis is made up of three layers, combining aluminum and wood to effectively control vibration, with a mid-chassis finished in a high-gloss piano lacquer. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chassis
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chassis
  1. network
  2. cage
  3. structure
  4. frame
  5. lattice
  6. configuration
  7. architecture
  8. infrastructure
Noun
  • The bank expects power networks to account for roughly one-third of group profits by 2029, up from 23% in 2025, which would help cut capital costs.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Spotify acquired The Ringer — a sports and pop culture website and podcast network — in 2020 for more than $200 million, according to reports.
    — Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of network
Noun
  • Metal cages enclose the ends of the tube to prevent beavers from chewing or destroying them.
    — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • After descending in a metal cage elevator, Riff Raff removes his cape, revealing Frank-N-Furter in a corset, fishnets and pearls.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of cage
Noun
  • Now, in this new study, the international team examined the curious fossil under cross-polarized light, allowing more of its structure to be visible.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Ukrainian Drones Are Pushing Back Russian Artillery Russian force structure has historically reflected this emphasis on firepower.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of structure
Noun
  • Its low-profile frame looks clean and modern, while deep seats give you plenty of room to read, watch, or stretch out.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
  • While the tents have the most charm, imo—ivory canvas walls, Adirondack chairs on wooden porches, true beds with sheepskin throws and wooden frames—the cabins and suites are unsurprisingly the more comfortable option.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of frame
Noun
  • Wooden dividers with an open-lattice pattern separate the primary suite’s sitting area and bedroom, both with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors that open onto a large private terrace.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Its buttery, flaky crust is finished with a traditional lattice design, allowing the bright cherry filling to peek through.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of lattice
Noun
  • The various configurations allow the property to accommodate a range of needs, budgets, and even levels of privacy, making the experience that much more customizable.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Backed by funding from the US Department of Energy through the ARPA-E VISION OPEN program, engineers are now developing multi-stage configurations of the system.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of configuration
Noun
  • The color palette is said to have been inspired by the lagoon and mixed with inspiration from Venice’s marble facades, plasterwork and architecture through the use of celadon greens, soft blues, terracotta, ochre and powder pink.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The design concept was curated by Moncler’s go-to architecture studio, Gilles & Boissier.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of architecture
Noun
  • By debt, Arora means that roughly $1 trillion of infrastructure is still out there from the pre-generative AI era and not ready for what's coming.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Still, his unwillingness to spend on the margins — in player development, infrastructure, or even to have his radio team travel with the club — left cracks that have only grown bigger over time as the Angels’ playoff drought has gotten longer.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of infrastructure

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