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
1
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."
2
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- bodyworks
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The _____ was badly dented after the collision.
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.
