Chassis

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated February 2026

Definition

The base frame of a motor vehicle, carriage, or other wheeled conveyance. It provides the structure that supports the body and mechanical parts.

“The mechanic inspected the chassis for signs of rust and corrosion.”

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Contains double S; note the unusual -IS ending pattern

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Worth 12 points; French loanword with distinctive spelling

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