bodywork

[ bod-ee-wurk ]

/ ˈbɒd iˌwɜrk /

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noun

the work involved in making or repairing automobile or other vehicle bodies.

the body of an automobile or other vehicle, especially with regard to the details or the quality of its construction.

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Origin of bodywork

First recorded in 1905–10; body + work

Words nearby bodywork

body type, body warmer, body wave, bodywear, body woman, bodywork, body wrap, Boece, Boehme, Boehmenism, Boehmenist

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How to use bodywork in a sentence

It has modern lines sculpted into the bodywork, oversized wheels, and illuminated elements along the exterior to accentuate the premium feel of the brand.
Take a peek at the Chrysler Airflow, a sleek new EV concept|Rob Stumpf|January 15, 2022|Popular-Science
The women are described as being a fitness trainer, a massage therapist, a bodywork and stretch therapist and an esthetician.
Deshaun Watson accused of sexual assault in third lawsuit; NFL says it will investigate|Mark Maske, Nicki Jhabvala|March 19, 2021|Washington Post
That would have crushed bodywork before reaching full articulation.
Inside My Custom Toyota Land Cruiser Build|Wes Siler|October 15, 2020|Outside Online

British Dictionary definitions for bodywork

bodywork

/ (ˈbɒdɪˌwɜːk) /

noun

the external shell of a motor vehicle

any form of therapy in which parts of the body are manipulated, such as massage

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