Bodywork

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(uncountable) The exterior body of a motor vehicle..

Definitions by Sense

1. (uncountable) The exterior body of a motor vehicle.
2. (uncountable) The repair of such a body.
3. The application of physical therapy as a preventive measure.
4. A service offered that includes an erotic massage and may also include prostitution.

Example Sentences

Near-synonym: auto body (countable)

That's some extremely shiny bodywork.

Near-synonym: auto body (uncountable)

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

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.

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