chassis

• Untergestell oder tragende Rahmenkonstruktion eines Fahrzeugs, eines Geräts oder eines elektronischen Bauteils, die die übrigen Komponenten aufnimmt und stützt.

A noun referring to the base frame of a vehicle, machine, or electronic device that supports its main components.

unregelmäßiger Plural

1. Vehicle frameB2formaltechnical

   The base frame of a vehicle, including the wheels and engine, onto which the body is mounted.

   Fahrgestell

   • The car's chassis is made of lightweight aluminum.
   • Mechanics inspected the chassis for signs of rust.
   • The chassis of the truck was reinforced for heavy loads.

   Synonymeframeframeworkplatformskeletonsubstructureunderframe

2. Electronic device frameB2formaltechnical

   The metal frame that houses the internal components of an electronic device, such as a computer or radio.

   Gehäuse elektronischer Geräte

   • The technician removed the chassis to access the motherboard.
   • The radio chassis was designed to minimize interference.
   • The chassis of the server rack is built for easy maintenance.

   Synonymebodyframeframeworkskeletonsubstructure