mon·o·coque

(mŏn′ə-kōk′, -kŏk′)

A metal structure, such as an aircraft, in which the skin absorbs all or most of the stresses to which the body is subjected.

[French : mono-, mono- + coque, shell (from Old French, from Latin coccum, berry, from Greek kokkos).]

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monocoque

(ˈmɒnəˌkɒk)

1. (Aeronautics) a type of aircraft fuselage, car body, etc, in which all or most of the loads are taken by the skin

2. (Automotive Engineering) a type of aircraft fuselage, car body, etc, in which all or most of the loads are taken by the skin

3. (Motor Racing) a type of racing-car, racing-cycle, or powerboat design with no separate chassis and body

4. (Cycle Racing) a type of racing-car, racing-cycle, or powerboat design with no separate chassis and body

5. (Nautical Terms) a type of racing-car, racing-cycle, or powerboat design with no separate chassis and body

adj

6. (Motor Racing) of or relating to the design characteristic of a monocoque

7. (Cycle Racing) of or relating to the design characteristic of a monocoque

8. (Automotive Engineering) of or relating to the design characteristic of a monocoque

9. (Aeronautics) of or relating to the design characteristic of a monocoque

[C20: from French, from mono- + coque shell]

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

monocoque

Racing car design whose central structure is a shell of strong, lightweight material such as aluminum or carbon fiber, with no separate chassis and body.

Translations

monoscocca

monocoque

(Aviat) → Schalenrumpf m; monocoque construction → Schalenbau m, → Schalenbauweise f

(Aut, of racing car) → Monocoque nt

Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

monocoque

[ˈmɒnəˌkɒk] adj & n → monoscocca (f) inv

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

References in periodicals archive

The monocoque from the BWT Arden was separated from the rear of the car.

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The 4.2-metre-long crossover is based on a monocoque construction and is to compete with the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos with a 1.8-litre naturally aspirated petrol and a 1.6-litre turbocharged diesel engine.

Honda Cars India to withdraw HR-V from Indian market

Whilst sharing a similar body design to the CC, The CC has 25% less aerodynamic drag with an advanced composite carbon fibre monocoque body.

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The majority of the monocoque is intact and is still in the original paint along with some of the original bodywork and the rear wing.

HMG Paints Used in Restoration of Formula 1 Lotus 72

The PSE Carbon Air Stealth EC is engineered on a new monocoque carbon riser for increased stiffness and strength without added weight, for a 3.2-pound rig.

PSE CARBON AIR STERLTH EC

The 4C sets itself apart with a stunning mid-engine design inspired by the brand's legendary racing history, state-of-the-art carbon fibre monocoque and all-aluminium turbocharged engine, state-of-the-art Formula 1 inspired carbon fibre monocoque chassis and advanced technological solutions, all to deliver a supercar-level performance and driving exhilaration.

ALFA ROMEO 4C OFFERS TRUE SUPERCAR EXPERIENCE

Instead of a single shell (monocoque)--or full skeleton--semi-monocoque construction uses a partial skeleton to reinforce the airframe's skin in critical areas, but the skin supports most of the aerodynamic load, further reinforced by internal bulkheads, bracing or stringers.

Mooney design 101

With a carbon-fibre monocoque and body, it weighs only 1520kg and can brake from 62mph to zero in just 30m.

HEAVEN CENT

L'Entreprise nationale de transport maritime de voyageurs (ENTMV) a receptionne, hier, un deuxieme bateau monocoque d'une capacite de 200 a 300 passagers pour lequel l'entreprise a lance un avis d'appel d'offres national et international.

Reception d'un deuxieme monocoque au port d'Alger

The rear-wheel drive is the only vehicle in its class to use an aluminium-intensive monocoque. "Jaguar sales in the UAE have been on an steady growth path and our Shaikh Zayed Road showroom has just been declared as the world's largest selling single facility by volume for the brand in 2014-15," said Ashok Khanna, CEO, Al Tayer Motors.

Jaguar XE lands at Al Tayer Motors

The Jaguar XE is available to order with a range of all-new, highly efficient Ingenium diesel engines and a lightweight aluminium-intensive monocoque helping fuel economy to be as high as 75mpg (16.5mpl).

New Jag picks up Car of the Year award