Definition

A type of structure where the body and chassis of a vehicle are made as one single piece, providing strength and stability.

Example

The new car model features a unibody design that enhances its safety and performance.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new car model with a unibody design?

Yeah, I read that it makes the car much lighter and more efficient.

Exactly! I think the unibody construction really changes the way cars are built nowadays.

For sure, it’s fascinating how technology keeps evolving in the automotive industry.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unibody is formed from "uni-" (meaning one) and "body" (from Old English "bodig", meaning the physical structure of a person or thing). The word "unibody" refers to a single, unified structure, particularly in the context of vehicles where the body and chassis are made as one piece.

Memory Tip

Think of 'one' ('uni-') and the 'body' of a vehicle being made as a single piece — that's what unibody means.

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