bodywork
noun
body·work ˈbä-dē-ˌwərk 
1
: a vehicle body
2
: the act or process of making or repairing vehicle bodies
3
: therapeutic touching or manipulation of the body by using specialized techniques
bodyworker
ˈbä-dē-ˌwər-kər
noun 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web With that out of the way, and with its bodywork on, the 963 was pushed to the pit lane. 
Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 6 Sep. 2022 Bentley's limited-edition Batur will be limited to 18 coupes, based on the Continental GT but with all-new bodywork. Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 21 Aug. 2022 This example, chassis no. 57767, was built in 1938 and features a body by Gangloff, the Swiss/French coachbuilder commissioned by many Bugatti customers to clothe rolling chassis with bespoke bodywork. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 4 July 2022 The teaser shows a Canyon AT4X with the Edition 1 package, and the trim level appears to include beefy bodywork and a tough-looking front bumper with a bull bar. Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 2 Aug. 2022 Long, low and with a distinguished radiator, it was offered in two wheelbases that allowed for open two-seater or four-seater bodywork. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 21 July 2022 Like the outgoing version, the new Civic Type R has some unique bodywork. Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 21 July 2022 Like most fine cars of a hundred years ago, Magellan originally had enclosed bodywork. Mark Ewing, Forbes, 3 July 2022 The car got wider rear tires, bodywork made from thinner-gauge sheetmetal, and thinner glass. Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 19 July 2022 See More
Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 6 Sep. 2022 Bentley's limited-edition Batur will be limited to 18 coupes, based on the Continental GT but with all-new bodywork. Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 21 Aug. 2022 This example, chassis no. 57767, was built in 1938 and features a body by Gangloff, the Swiss/French coachbuilder commissioned by many Bugatti customers to clothe rolling chassis with bespoke bodywork. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 4 July 2022 The teaser shows a Canyon AT4X with the Edition 1 package, and the trim level appears to include beefy bodywork and a tough-looking front bumper with a bull bar. Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 2 Aug. 2022 Long, low and with a distinguished radiator, it was offered in two wheelbases that allowed for open two-seater or four-seater bodywork. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 21 July 2022 Like the outgoing version, the new Civic Type R has some unique bodywork. Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 21 July 2022 Like most fine cars of a hundred years ago, Magellan originally had enclosed bodywork. Mark Ewing, Forbes, 3 July 2022 The car got wider rear tires, bodywork made from thinner-gauge sheetmetal, and thinner glass. Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 19 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
bodywork
noun
body·work -ˌwərk
: therapeutic touching or manipulation of the body by using specialized techniques