underframe

/ˈʌndərfreɪm/
noun
  1. The supporting structure or framework beneath something, such as a vehicle, piece of furniture, or building.
    • The sofa's underframe is made of solid oak for durability.
    • The car's underframe was reinforced to handle rough roads.
    • Engineers inspected the bridge's steel underframe for signs of rust.
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