noun

bodywork

Bodywork (noun) means the outer shell or metal panels of a vehicle, distinct from its engine and mechanical parts. Example: “The bodywork was badly dented after the collision.”

noun

The outer shell or metal panels of a vehicle, distinct from its engine and mechanical parts.

"The bodywork was badly dented after the collision."

"The garage specializes in bodywork and paint repair."

Hands-on physical therapy or massage-based treatments aimed at relieving tension or improving wellbeing.

"She trained in massage and other forms of therapeutic bodywork."

How to Use Bodywork

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe exterior panels of a car, or hands-on therapeutic massage work, depending on context.

Common mistake

In everyday use "bodywork" almost always means vehicle repair; the massage-therapy sense is more specialized and context-dependent.

Common pairings

car bodywork bodywork repair therapeutic bodywork

Word Forms

bodyworks plural

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Etymology

A compound of body and work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “bodywork” mean?

The word “bodywork” means the outer shell or metal panels of a vehicle, distinct from its engine and mechanical parts. In plain terms, the exterior panels of a car, or hands-on therapeutic massage work, depending on context.

How do you use “bodywork” in a sentence?

Here is “bodywork” used in a sentence: “The bodywork was badly dented after the collision.”

What part of speech is “bodywork”?

“Bodywork” is a noun.

How many meanings does “bodywork” have?

“Bodywork” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the outer shell or metal panels of a vehicle, distinct from its engine and mechanical parts.