- bodywork
- noun Date: 1908 1. a vehicle body 2. the act or process of making or repairing vehicle bodies 3. therapeutic touching or manipulation of the body by using specialized techniques • bodyworker noun
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bodywork — odywork n. 1. the exterior body of a motor vehicle. [WordNet 1.5] 2. the work of making or repairing vehicle bodies. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
bodywork — ► NOUN ▪ the metal outer shell of a vehicle … English terms dictionary
bodywork — [bäd′ē wʉrk΄] n. 1. the body of a vehicle, or its design 2. the making or repairing of a vehicle body: also body work … English World dictionary
Bodywork — In automotive engineering, the bodywork of an automobile is the structure which protects:* The occupants * Any other payload * The mechanical components.In vehicles with a separate frame or chassis, the term bodywork is normally applied to only… … Wikipedia
bodywork — [[t]bɒ̱diwɜː(r)k[/t]] N UNCOUNT The bodywork of a motor vehicle is the outside part of it. A second hand car dealer will always look at the bodywork rather than the engine … English dictionary
Bodywork — Any of a number of therapeutic or simply relaxing practices that involve the manipulation, massage, or regimented movement of body parts. Examples include massage, craniosacral therapy, and Pilates. Bodywork may be used as an adjunct to medical… … Medical dictionary
bodywork — bod|y|work [ˈbɔdiwə:k US ˈba:diwə:rk] n [U] the metal frame of a vehicle, not including the engine, wheels etc ▪ The bodywork s beginning to rust … Dictionary of contemporary English
bodywork — noun (U) the metal frame of a vehicle, not including the engine, wheels etc: The bodywork s beginning to rust … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
Bodywork (alternative medicine) — Bodywork is a term used in alternative medicine or complementary medicine to describe any therapeutic, healing or personal development work which involves some form of touching, energetic work or the physical manipulation of a practically… … Wikipedia
bodywork — /bod ee werrk /, n. 1. the work involved in making or repairing automobile or other vehicle bodies. 2. the body of an automobile or other vehicle, esp. with regard to the details or the quality of its construction. [1905 10; BODY + WORK] * * * … Universalium
