framerail

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/ˈfreɪmˌreɪl/

A form of frame rail — 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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Meanings

nounframerail (plural framerails)

plural framerails

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of frame rail

    Horseshoe clips snap into a groove to secure the lines to a mounting tab at the framerail.

    2004, JP Magazine Editors, How to Modify Your Jeep Chassis and Suspension for Offroad Use, Penguin Publishing Group, page 126
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    Insert flexible wand tool into existing framerail hole (B) as far as possible toward rear of the vehicle and spray in all directions while slowly withdrawing tool.

    1992, Corrosion Prevention and Control: Including Rustproofing Procedures for Tactical Vehicles and Trailers, Headquarters, Department of the Army, pages 20-4

    Insert them one at a time in the oval hole located in the inboard front passenger-side framerail midway trhough the bend.

    2019, Dale McIntosh, Rick Nelson, Chevelle Restoration and Authenticity Guide 1970-1972, CarTech, page 68

Origin

frame + rail

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APA

framerail. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/framerail

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“framerail.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/framerail. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “framerail,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/framerail.

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