Body-builder

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of bodybuilder (“one who builds a muscular physique”). alt-of, alternative

    "An excellent example, showing the possibility of the development of the muscles of the back, which are commonly neglected, is that of Professor Robert J. Roberts, the noted body-builder now connected with the gymnasium of the Young Men’s Christian Association of Boston."

  2. 2
    Something that is beneficial to the body.

    "Do not imagine I am not in sympathy with the game. I am, most heartily, with this and most out-of-door sports. I am only combating a prevailing belief that they are beneficial body-builders."

  3. 3
    One who builds vehicle bodies.

    "WANTED, a good BODY-BUILDER and WHEEL-WRIGHT."

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"Low-cost gyms don't actually want the body-builder types."

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