bodywork

noun

body·​work ˈbä-dē-ˌwərk How to pronounce bodywork (audio)
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

Examples of bodywork in a Sentence

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Because up close, the bodywork gives off a delicate feel. New Atlas, 13 May 2025 The bodywork is formed from hemp-fiber composites, bio-resins, and bamboo elements, creating a lightweight yet structurally formidable exoskeleton. The Editors, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025 The rest of the bodywork looks unchanged including the LED headlight array on the front. Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 It’s also used for wings, suspension pieces, brake discs and bodywork. Michael Taylor, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bodywork

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bodywork was in 1837

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“Bodywork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bodywork. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

Medical Definition

bodywork

noun
body·​work -ˌwərk How to pronounce bodywork (audio)
: therapeutic touching or manipulation of the body by using specialized techniques
bodyworker noun
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