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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It was modified by Strosek Design, a leading Porsche tuner, who made the bodywork wider, lowered the suspension, and, most jarringly, changed the front fascia.
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026
The treatment menu is extensive, with more than 150 offerings ranging from standard massages and bodywork to therapies drawn from both Eastern and Western traditions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Jan. 2026
On the Hommage, the grille is a three-dimensional structure machined from a solid block of aluminum, flowing organically into the surrounding bodywork.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Also redesigned is the bodywork, which sure looks sharper, alongside the LED headlights, a low-profile windshield, and a whole host of onboard luggage storage spaces.
—New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2026
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026
The treatment menu is extensive, with more than 150 offerings ranging from standard massages and bodywork to therapies drawn from both Eastern and Western traditions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Jan. 2026
On the Hommage, the grille is a three-dimensional structure machined from a solid block of aluminum, flowing organically into the surrounding bodywork.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Also redesigned is the bodywork, which sure looks sharper, alongside the LED headlights, a low-profile windshield, and a whole host of onboard luggage storage spaces.
—New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Bodywork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bodywork. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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