Meaning
frame; loom
- The load-bearing structure or frame of a vehicle, bicycle, or window.
- A machine or apparatus used for weaving fabric; loom.
In a sentence
La mia nuova bicicletta ha un telaio molto leggero.
My new bicycle has a very lightweight frame.
Il meccanico ha controllato che il telaio dell'auto non fosse piegato.
The mechanic checked that the car's frame was not bent.
In quel museo si possono vedere antichi telai per tessere la lana.
In that museum you can see antique looms for weaving wool.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| telaio | masculine · singular |
| telai | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly used when referring to bike or car chassis/frames: 'telaio in alluminio'.