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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Aimed primarily at the American market, the J2 showcased bodywork that had a burly, purposeful look, with cycle-style front fenders and nothing in the way of creature comforts.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2025
Some cars now use bio-composite bodywork made from flax fibers, developed by Swiss firm Bcomp, a material already tested in Formula E and DTM.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 21 Nov. 2025
Same reliable bodywork, but some serious touring credentials.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
The two-seat Concept C features a retractable hardtop, ground-hugging bodywork, a long hood and short rear deck.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2025
Some cars now use bio-composite bodywork made from flax fibers, developed by Swiss firm Bcomp, a material already tested in Formula E and DTM.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 21 Nov. 2025
Same reliable bodywork, but some serious touring credentials.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
The two-seat Concept C features a retractable hardtop, ground-hugging bodywork, a long hood and short rear deck.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Bodywork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bodywork. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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