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BODYWORK

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bod⋅y⋅work

[bod-ee-wurk]
–noun
1. the work involved in making or repairing automobile or other vehicle bodies.
2. the body of an automobile or other vehicle, esp. with regard to the details or the quality of its construction.

Origin:
1905–10; body + work
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bod·y·work   (bŏd'ē-wûrk')   
n.  
  1. The metal or plastic external structure of a motor vehicle.

  2. The act or process of repairing the bodies of motor vehicles.

  3. The application of physical therapy methods such as massage, yoga, exercise, and relaxation techniques for the purpose of promoting physical and emotional well-being.

bod'y·work'er n.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: body·work
Pronunciation: -"w&rk
Function: noun
: therapeutic touching or manipulation of the body by using specialized techniques
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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