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" I fix the human chassis, I tune up human engines, I recharge human batteries, and I adjust human transmissions."
Bikram Choudhury

Meaning of "chassis" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CHASSIS

(Meaning: window frame): from French châssis frame, from Vulgar Latin capsicum (unattested), ultimately from Latin capsacase².
Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF CHASSIS

ˈʃæsɪ


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CHASSIS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Chassis is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CHASSIS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Chassis

A chassis consists of an internal framework that supports a man-made object in its construction and use. It is analogous to an animal's skeleton. An example of a chassis is the underpart of a motor vehicle, consisting of the frame. If the running gear such as wheels and transmission, and sometimes even the driver's seat, are included then the assembly is described as a rolling chassis.

Definition of chassis in the English dictionary

The first definition of chassis in the dictionary is the steel frame, wheels, engine, and mechanical parts of a motor vehicle, to which the body is attached. Other definition of chassis is a mounting for the circuit components of an electrical or electronic device, such as a radio or television. Chassis is also the landing gear of an aircraft.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CHASSIS

bassi · brassie · contrabassi · dassie · gassy · Gebrselassie · kolbassi · Kumasi · lassi · lassie · Manasseh · Massey · massiness · massy · morassy · Nastase · Plassey · rasse · sassy · Tallahassee

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CHASSIS

chasmogamic · chasmogamous · chasmogamy · chasmy · chassepot · chasseur · Chassid · Chassidic · Chassidim · Chassidism · chaste · chaste tree · chastely · chasten · chastened · chastener · chasteness · chastening · chasteningly · chastenment

WORDS THAT END LIKE CHASSIS

analysis · basis · cassis · classis · crisis · diagnosis · emphasis · genesis · Isis · missis · necrosis · oasis · Onassis · pertussis · salpiglossis · sarcoidosis · sis · synthesis · thesis · tussis

Synonyms and antonyms of chassis in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «CHASSIS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «chassis» and belong to the same grammatical category.

Translation of «chassis» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF CHASSIS

Find out the translation of chassis to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of chassis from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «chassis» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

> 底盘
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

chasis
570 millions of speakers
en

English

chassis
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

हवाई जहाज़ के पहिये
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

هيكل
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

шасси
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

chassi
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

বন্দুকাদির কাঠাম
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

châssis
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Casis
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Fahrgestell
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

シャシー
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

차대
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Sasis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

khung gầm
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

சேஸ்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

छॅसिस्वर
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

şasi
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

telaio
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

podwozie
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

шасі
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

șasiu
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σασί
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onderstel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

chassi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

chassis
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of chassis

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about chassis

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QUOTES WITH «CHASSIS»

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Bikram Choudhury
I fix the human chassis, I tune up human engines, I recharge human batteries, and I adjust human transmissions.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHASSIS»

Discover the use of chassis in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to chassis and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Chassis Engineering
Chassis Engineering for HP Cars Manual Chassis Design Covers Center Of Gravity And Roll Center Enhancing Road Handling Ability Step-By-Step Guide Tire Technology And Front and Rear Suspensions Brakes; Shocks And Springs
Herb Adams, 1993
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Chassis Handbook: Fundamentals, Driving Dynamics, ...
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Metin Ersoy completed his doctorate in Design Systematics at the Technical University of Braunschweig and spent more than 35 years at a managerial level at various companies, including 22 years at ZF Lemförder, wh
Bernd Heißing, Metin Ersoy, 2010
3
The Automotive Chassis: Volume 1: Components Design
The aim of the book is to be a reference book in automotive technology, as far as automotive chassis (i.e. everything that is inside a vehicle except the engine and the body) is concerned.
Giancarlo Genta, Lorenzo Morello, 2008
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Automotive Chassis: Brakes, Suspension, and Steering
The first half of the book is devoted to the latest information on brakes, including friction materials, drums, and rotors. The newest tire information is presented, followed by current suspension, steering, and wheel alignment material.
Tim Gilles, 2005
5
Motorcycle Tuning: Chassis
This third edition, in the same tradition as the second, is a vital servicing tool containing information covering virtually every motorcycle over 50cc sold in the UK since 1980.
John Robinson, 1994
6
The Complete Builder's Guide to Hot Rod Chassis and Suspensions
In How to Build Hot Rod Chassis, highly regarded hot rodding author Jeff Tann covers everything enthusiasts need to know about designing and building their new chassis and suspension system.
Jeff Tann, 2010
7
Chassis Design: Principles and Analysis
Based on Maurice Olley's technical writings, this is the first complete presentation of his life and work, and provides insight into the development of chassis technology and its practical application by a master.
William F. Milliken, Douglas L. Milliken, Maurice Olley, 2002
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How to Build a Winning Drag Race Chassis and SuspensionHP1462
This definitive guide includes in-depth sections on chassis fabrication, rear axle selection and setup, rear and front suspension, shocks and springs, brakes, steering, and wheels and tires.
Wayne Scraba, 2007
9
The Automotive Chassis: Engineering Principles
The book acts as an introduction to the engineering design of the automobile's fundamental mechanical systems.
Jornsen Reimpell, Helmut Stoll, Jurgen Betzler, 2001
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The Automotive Chassis: Engineering Principles : Chassis and ...
In addition, the 2nd edition of 'The Automotive Chassis' has a new author team and has been completely updated to include new technology in total vehicle and suspension design, including platform concept and four-wheel drive technology.
Jörnsen Reimpell, Helmut Stoll, Jürgen W. Betzler, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHASSIS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term chassis is used in the context of the following news items.
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Plymouth Cuda with a Viper Chassis and V10 Engine? Yes Please …
The chassis, including the fully independent track-ready suspension system, is scavenged from the donor Viper as well. RK informs that this ... «autoevolution, Jul 15»
2
Upcoming Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Purported Image Leaks Again …
The apparent live photos comes from Gizmo China, reveals the rear chassis of the Xiaomi Redmi 2 quite similar to Meizu MX5, but has rounded ... «Franchise Herald, Jul 15»
3
Ports, Truckers Contend With Chassis Shortage
As U.S. seaports enter their busiest season, shippers and truckers expect to be plagued with a familiar problem: a shortage of chassis, a key ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
4
Needs Polish: A Review Of The Supermicro S5 Gaming Mid-tower …
With its S5 Gaming mid-tower PC chassis, the company is showing signs of diversifying its market reach. Techgage got a sample, so we put it ... «Techgage, Jul 15»
5
Mack Defense scores federal contract to build chassis
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/ Mack Defense announced it won a federal contract for the production of the Mack Granite model chassis, which will ... «Lehigh Valley Business, Jul 15»
6
4-inch iPhone 6C To Arrive With Metal Chassis And Retina Display
The iPhone 5C from 2013 featured plastic chassis. However, the newer iPhone 6C is going to wear metal chassis, states a market analysis firm ... «International Business Times AU, Jul 15»
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Man cleared of receiving stolen car parts, tampering with vehicle's …
A 31-year-old man was today acquitted of tampering with a vehicle's chassis number and receiving stolen goods after a court ruled that the ... «Malta Independent Online, Jul 15»
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Verstappen: Only Mercedes has better chassis than Toro Rosso
"When you have a fast engine, your chassis gets better, because it's easier to drive, so you don't have to go over the limit with traction, things like that, to gain ... «Motorsport.com, Jul 15»
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Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV ATX Mid Tower Chassis Review
Today we review the new computer case from Phanteks, the Enthoo EVOLV Mid Tower Chassis. It brings with it full aluminum construction and ... «HardOCP, Jul 15»
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Vendors seeking alternate solutions for metal notebook chassis
Magnesium-lithium alloy chassis has also become a popular choice among brand vendors. At CES 2015, Lenovo showcased its latest 13-inch ... «Digitimes, Jul 15»
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