1. chassis(n = noun.body) anatomy, bod, build, figure, flesh, form, frame, human body, material body, physical body, physique, shape, soma - 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"
is a kind of body, organic structure, physical structure
is a part of individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul, homo, human, human being, man
has particulars: person, juvenile body, adult body, male body, female body
2. chassis(n = noun.artifact) - a metal mounting for the circuit components of an electronic device;
is a kind of mounting
has particulars: radio chassis
3. chassis(n = noun.artifact) - the skeleton of a motor vehicle consisting of a steel frame supported on springs that holds the body and motor;
is a kind of frame, skeletal frame, skeleton, underframe
is a part of automotive vehicle, motor vehicle
1. A traversing base frame, or movable railway, along which the carriage of a barbette or casemate gun moves backward and forward. [See Gun carriage.] [1913 Webster]
2. The under part of an automobile or other motor vehicle, consisting of the frame (on which the body is mounted) with the wheels and machinery. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
chassis, n. (pl. same)
1 the base-frame of a motor vehicle, carriage, etc.
2 a frame to carry radio etc. components.
Etymology:
F ch{acirc}ssis ult. f. L capsa CASE(2)