underframe

[ uhn-der-freym ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

the lower frame on which a vehicular structure rests:
the underframe of a bus.

First recorded in 1850–55; under- + frame

On this underframe the superstructure or frame is erected to form the body of the car.

M, is of the internal pole type, and is supported on the underframe of the wagon.

The underframe is provided with spring axle boxes, and also with spring buffers and drawbars.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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