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CEINTURE CAISSE [1 record]

Record 1 2010-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
DEF

The line dividing the upper, glazed portion of a car body from the lower, metal-panelled portion.

OBS

Although widely used, this term does not appear to have ever been formally defined in English.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
DEF

Ligne imaginaire courant autour de la carrosserie et séparant l'extrémité inférieure de la partie latérale vitrée, de la caisse proprement dite.

CONT

La ceinture de caisse extrêmement basse procure un agrément de premier ordre aux occupants qui n'ont guère à craindre la claustrophobie.

Spanish

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