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
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The coupe’s sleek alloy bodywork left the factory done up in Grigio Grafite and was later repainted red before being finished in its current hue of glossy black during a 1990s restoration.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
Elaborate build-outs typically require multiple specialized teams at every level — from fuel injection and bodywork to upholstery — whereas Vera does all of her work in-house with her own team, handling the interior, fabrication and installation.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Dedicated to holistic healing, the spa draws visiting practitioners who specialize in Ayurvedic medicine, Japanese Shiatsu bodywork, chakra energy balancing, and more.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Instead, the company produces the bodywork and interior in-house to integrate seamlessly with the modern donor chassis and drivetrain.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2026
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
Elaborate build-outs typically require multiple specialized teams at every level — from fuel injection and bodywork to upholstery — whereas Vera does all of her work in-house with her own team, handling the interior, fabrication and installation.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Dedicated to holistic healing, the spa draws visiting practitioners who specialize in Ayurvedic medicine, Japanese Shiatsu bodywork, chakra energy balancing, and more.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Instead, the company produces the bodywork and interior in-house to integrate seamlessly with the modern donor chassis and drivetrain.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Bodywork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bodywork. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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