noun
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the external shell of a motor vehicle
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any form of therapy in which parts of the body are manipulated, such as massage
Etymology
Origin of bodywork
Example Sentences
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The CX-50’s bodywork is also a bit wider between the wheel arches, contributing to the visually planted and more powerful stance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
Volkswagen determined Weinraub’s vehicles needed significant mechanical repairs and bodywork to be ready for the road.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025
GE Kundensport provided additional bodywork, and other contractors provided engine refurbishment and powder coating of various parts.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025
These keep faith with Ferrari’s longstanding tradition that spoilers and other aero appliances must be integrated into the bodywork.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025
At first glance it looked absolutely fine, the metallic silver bodywork not even scratched.
From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz
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