bodywork

noun

body·​work ˈbä-dē-ˌwərk 

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

ˈbä-dē-ˌwər-kər 

noun

Examples of bodywork in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The bike also gets clip-on handlebars, as well as large aerodynamic wing scoops integrated into the unconventional bodywork in that effort. —New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025

In fact, the Heston 60’s logo and control panel labels are both magnetically attached, so that they be moved on the soundbar’s bodywork to suit your preferred installation position. —John Archer, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

Ruf’s first unique design, down to the chassis and bodywork, came in 2007 with the introduction of the CTR3. —Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2025

The bodywork will be standard across all the teams, and a cost cap prevents anyone from trying to spend their way out of a problem. —Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bodywork

• handiwork
• ironwork
• latticework
• masterwork
• metalwork
• needlework
• openwork
• overwork
• paperwork
• subnetwork
• artwork
• beadwork

Medical Definition

bodywork

noun

body·​work -ˌwərk 

: therapeutic touching or manipulation of the body by using specialized techniques

bodyworker

-ˌwər-kər 

noun