Undercarriage
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʌndɚˌkɛɹɪd͡ʒ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Undercarriage is a noun meaning The supporting structural framework of a land vehicle (such as a car, truck, van, wagon, etc).
Meaning
The supporting structural framework of a land vehicle (such as a car, truck, van, wagon, etc).
More Meanings
- The landing gear of an aircraft.
- (euphemistic or humorous) The genitalia.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: chassis
The solution to coach riding defects, at least, seems to require much more co-operative practical experiment by all engineering departments to achieve better sympathy between the vehicle body, its undercarriage and the track on which it rides.
Word Forms
- undercarriages
Synonyms for undercarriage
Depending on context, synonyms include chassis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chassis, rack, frame, retractable, airframe, undercart.
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