Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

frame rail

/ˈfreɪmˌreɪl/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.18 in modern English

Syllables: frame rail
IPA: /ˈfreɪmˌreɪl/

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

noun

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.

Example Sentences

"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."
"Instead of a relatively flat, ladder-like structure with two longitudinal, parallel frame rails, it consists of a central, strong tubular backbone (usually rectangular in cross-section) that carries the power-train and connects the front and rear suspension attachment structures."
"The frame rails must be firmly mortised into the legs to ensure stability."

Inflected Forms

frame rails (plural) framerail (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

chassis

Homonyms

framerail

Questions

How do you pronounce frame rail?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfreɪmˌreɪl/.
What does frame rail mean?: 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.

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