underframe
- noun
- /ˈʌndərˌfreɪm/
- Specialized
:
chasis
- The underframe is strong.
Examples
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After the accident, the car’s underframe had to be inspected for damage.
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Restoration began with repairing the original wooden underframe of the old bridge.
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The train’s underframe was reinforced to support heavier cargo.
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Look at the underframe!
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The engineers designed the underframe to withstand heavy loads and provide stability.
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The mechanic inspected the underframe of the vehicle to check for any signs of damage.
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A strong underframe is essential for the longevity and safety of any large machinery.
Synonyms
183
2.5
A strong structure that holds a building, vehicle, or piece of furniture
29
3.5
A structure of parts that holds something up, like a stage
19
7.0
The strong frame under a car that holds the body and engine
12
4.3
An internal frame of parts that gives shape and strength to a building or machine
8
7.2
The parts under a car or plane that hold the wheels and support the vehicle
1
4.0
A part that holds something and keeps it upright, like columns or a skeleton
1
7.3
The strong base under a building that holds it up
1
5.8
Inside support that gives a building or machine its shape and strength
1
6.0
A strong metal part under a car that supports the engine and body
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Morphology
Etymology
Underframe is made from under- meaning 'below' and frame meaning 'a support or structure'. Think of a picture frame placed under a car or bridge — the hidden frame that holds everything up, so an underframe is the supporting part under a vehicle or structure.