unibody

noun

Meaning

An automobile construction technique in which the body is integrated into a single unit with the chassis rather than having a separate body-on-frame.
A body of this type.
A shell that is the principal source of structural strength of an object; also, its design and construction.
A style of mobile phone, tablet, or laptop computer where the user cannot replace the battery because the device is manufactured as a single sealed unit.

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Related words

monocoque(English)monoblock(English)monobloc(English)semi-monocoque(English)uniball(English)multiple unit(English)monohull(English)unified rear triangle(English)

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