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bodywork
This term refers specifically to the outer skin of a vehicle, evoking the image of a protective shell. It carries a technical connotation, often used in automotive contexts to distinguish the aesthetic and structural exterior from the mechanical internal components like the engine or chassis.
Grammatically, this noun is uncountable. It describes a collective mass of panels or a general process of repair, meaning it cannot be pluralized as bodyworks. To refer to specific damaged areas, speakers must use partitive constructions such as a section of bodywork or several panels of bodywork.
Meanings
Examples
The sleek carbon fiber bodywork reduces drag at high speeds.
I need to take my car to the shop for some bodywork after that fender bender.
Look at the dent in the bodywork on the passenger side.
The vintage racer had beautifully polished aluminum bodywork.
The vintage racer had beautifully polished aluminum bodywork.
How much will the bodywork cost to fix these scratches?
The detective noticed a fresh scratch in the bodywork of the getaway car.
I wonder if I can handle the bodywork myself or if I should hire a professional.
The motorcycle's red bodywork gleamed under the neon lights of the city.