Bodyshell
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The main body of a motor car, that rests on the chassis and into which is fitted the engine, mechanical and electrical systems, seats etc.
- 2 The metal body of a rail vehicle, minus seats, doors and other fittings.
"Currently, bodyshells for units 810024/025 are on the weld line. […] In the paint shop are bodyshells for 810022/023, which are undergoing a meticulous process to ensure a high-quality finish."
Example
More examples"Currently, bodyshells for units 810024/025 are on the weld line. […] In the paint shop are bodyshells for 810022/023, which are undergoing a meticulous process to ensure a high-quality finish."
Etymology
From body + shell.
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