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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That's true of many docking stations, though the thinness of the chassis might be making cooling more difficult.
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Luke Larsen, Wired News, 11 July 2025
The chassis has plenty of ports, but this offer also includes a docking station for even more connectivity.
—PC Magazine, 9 July 2025
The example crossing the auction block through Bonhams, chassis No. 6500024, was built in 1956 and fit with a 2,996 cc inline six engine—with Bosch mechanical fuel injection—paired with a four-speed manual transmission.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 7 July 2025
The trucks are imported in a 4x2 chassis configuration before Astra adds an extra axle to allow the tractor unit to operate at up to 44-tonnes.
—Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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Luke Larsen, Wired News, 11 July 2025
The chassis has plenty of ports, but this offer also includes a docking station for even more connectivity.
—PC Magazine, 9 July 2025
The example crossing the auction block through Bonhams, chassis No. 6500024, was built in 1956 and fit with a 2,996 cc inline six engine—with Bosch mechanical fuel injection—paired with a four-speed manual transmission.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 7 July 2025
The trucks are imported in a 4x2 chassis configuration before Astra adds an extra axle to allow the tractor unit to operate at up to 44-tonnes.
—Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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“Chassis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chassis. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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