Bodywork

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The exterior body of a motor vehicle. uncountable, usually

    "That's some extremely shiny bodywork."

  2. 2
    the work of making or repairing vehicle bodies wordnet
  3. 3
    The repair of such a body. uncountable, usually

    "There's a lot of bodywork still left to be done."

  4. 4
    the exterior body of a motor vehicle wordnet
  5. 5
    The application of physical therapy as a preventive measure. uncountable, usually
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  1. 6
    A service offered that includes an erotic massage and may also include prostitution. uncountable, usually

    "Men providing massage and bodywork exemplify a gray zone between a legal personal service and a sexualized encounter forbidden by law in most of the United States."

Synonyms

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auto body

Example

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"The damage to the bodywork was minimal."

Etymology

From body + work.

Related phrases

motor vehiclephysical therapy

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