bodywork

American  

[bod-ee-wurk] / ˈbɒd iˌwɜrk /

noun

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

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

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bodywork British  

/ ˈbɒdɪˌwɜːk /

noun

1. the external shell of a motor vehicle

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

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Etymology

Origin of bodywork

First recorded in 1905–10; body + work

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Example Sentences

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bodywork

Singer says he noticed some bodywork changes but can’t vouch for either car as the original.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

Haas did have their own upgrade, introduced in Canada, and featuring a new floor, bodywork and rear suspension.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

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

Vargas views the face as connected to the entire body’s fascia system, which is either revolutionary bodywork or expensive fiction, depending on who you ask.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2025

At first glance it looked absolutely fine, the metallic silver bodywork not even scratched.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz

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