framerail
/ˈfreɪmˌreɪl/
framerail is the alternative spelling of frame rail.
Meaning of frame rail
Noun
frame rail (plural frame rails)
- Each of the two main longitudinal structural members of a body‑on‑frame vehicle, running parallel front to rear and supporting the chassis, to which cross‑members, suspension, drivetrain, and body are attached.
- It has been proposed that the length of the middle, parallel portion of the sub-frame comes flush with the inner side of the lower flange of the main frame rail.1912 November 27, P. M. Holdt, “The Gasoline Automobile — Its Design and Construction.”, in The Horseless Age., volume 30, number 22, page 833
- A horizontal structural member of a furniture frame, typically joining the legs or vertical posts, providing support and rigidity; commonly found in tables, chairs, cabinets, and beds.
- The frame rails must be firmly mortised into the legs to ensure stability.1901, Frederick Thomas Hodgson, The Practical Cabinet Maker and Furniture Designer, page 212
Forms of framerail
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Origin of framerail
frame + rail
Questions about framerail
- What is framerail the alternative spelling of?
- Framerail is the alternative spelling of frame rail.
- How do you pronounce framerail?
- Framerail is pronounced /ˈfreɪmˌreɪl/.
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