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chassis

chas·sis

UK/ˈt͡ʃasɪj/ US/ˈt͡ʃæsi/ uncommon slang

noun

1.

alternative names for the body of a human being

  • “Leonardo studied the human body”
  • “he has a strong physique”
  • “the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak”
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2.

a metal mounting for the circuit components of an electronic device

3.

the skeleton of a motor vehicle consisting of a steel frame supported on springs that holds the body and motor

Origin

Borrowed from French châssis, from châsse, from Latin capsa (“case”).

Phrases

  • hot chassis
  • Thunderbolt chassis

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