Monocoque

n. (Automative) type of of vehicle construction in which the body is united with the frame and machinery; type of construction in which the outer layer absorbs all or most of the stress

Monocoque (French for "single" (mono) and "shell" (coque)) is a construction technique that supports structural load using an object's external skin. This stands in contrast with using an internal framework (or truss) that is then covered with a non-load-bearing skin. Monocoque construction was first widely used in aircraft, starting in the 1930s.
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n. monocoque, type of of vehicle construction in which the body is united with the frame and machinery (Automative)

n. monohull

adj. monocoque

<< Main Components >> The single-piece tub in which the cockpit is located, with the engine fixed behind it and the front suspension on either side at the front.