Word
bodywork
Phoneticsbody·work
UK/bˈɒdɪwˌɜːk/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the physical part of a car, such as the frame or the paint. It can also mean any treatment that helps relax your muscles or improve your health.
n. the external structure or frame of a vehicle, such as a car or aircraft. In a medical or therapeutic context, it refers to any physical treatment of the body, such as massage or physiotherapy.
Examples
“The car needs new bodywork after the accident.”
“After a long day of hiking, he booked a session of deep tissue bodywork to relieve his back pain.”
“The restoration of the vintage sports car required extensive bodywork to repair the rust damage and restore the original chrome finish to its former glory.”
Examples
simple
“The car needs new bodywork after the accident.”
contextual
“After a long day of hiking, he booked a session of deep tissue bodywork to relieve his back pain.”
complex
“The restoration of the vintage sports car required extensive bodywork to repair the rust damage and restore the original chrome finish to its former glory.”
Real-World Examples
“All four tyres blew out and there was damage to the bodywork.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
PRONOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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