
Chassis
Vehicle Foundation
The chassis is a vehicle's foundational structure, like a skeleton.

A sturdy chassis is important for the vehicle's durability.
Beyond Cars
While often associated with cars, the term also applies to other vehicles like trucks and buses.

The bus chassis was designed for heavy loads.
Metaphorical Use
Chassis can metaphorically refer to a person's body structure.

The athlete had a well-built chassis.
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BaseBodyCarcassFrameFrameworkHullSkeletonStructure
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