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chaser (2)
Chasid
chasm
chasma
chassé
chassepot
chasseur
Chassid
chassis
chaste
chaste tree
chasten
chastise
chastity
chastity belt
chasuble
chat
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chassis

chas·sis [ shássee, chássee ] (plural chas·sis [ shásseez, chásseez ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. main frame of vehicle: the frame and wheels that support the engine and body of a motor vehicle, or the frame and wheels of a carriage or wagon

2. mounting for electronic device: the mounting or supporting structure for the components of an electronic device such as a television

3. aircraft landing gear: the landing gear of an aircraft

4. mounting for gun carriage: a frame on which a gun carriage can move back and forth

[Mid-17th century. < French châssis< Latin capsa "box"]
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