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underframe

/ˈʌn.də.freɪm/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈʌn.də.freɪm/

A noun referring to the internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее внутреннюю опорную конструкцию, которая придает изделию его форму.
  1. Internal supporting structure C1 formal

    The underlying framework or chassis that provides shape and support to an object, such as a vehicle, piece of furniture, or building.

    • The car's underframe was reinforced to improve safety.
    • The sofa's underframe is made of solid wood.
    • Engineers inspected the underframe of the bridge for cracks.

    🇷🇺Внутренняя опорная конструкция

    Synonyms: basechassisfoundationframeframeworkskeletonsubstructuresupporttrussundercarriageunderstructure

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  • underframe's possessive singular form