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
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The cheeky bodywork of the custom is a magnificent combination of components and inspirations from different places.
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New Atlas, 20 Nov. 2024
The Lotus Elan-like MX-5 appeared in 1989 with its wonderful pop-up headlights, small dimensions, lightweight bodywork and punchy engine.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
More executives are beginning to understand how techniques like breathwork, bodywork and nervous system regulation can support leadership success just like regular exercise routines help sustain energy and strength.
—Liz Kislik, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Look beyond the alluring badge and bodywork for a moment: The objects Mercedes-Benz and its rivals produce are insanely complex, ever-changing, and hugely capital-intensive—and must succeed in an utterly cutthroat market.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2024
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New Atlas, 20 Nov. 2024
The Lotus Elan-like MX-5 appeared in 1989 with its wonderful pop-up headlights, small dimensions, lightweight bodywork and punchy engine.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
More executives are beginning to understand how techniques like breathwork, bodywork and nervous system regulation can support leadership success just like regular exercise routines help sustain energy and strength.
—Liz Kislik, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Look beyond the alluring badge and bodywork for a moment: The objects Mercedes-Benz and its rivals produce are insanely complex, ever-changing, and hugely capital-intensive—and must succeed in an utterly cutthroat market.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2024
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“Bodywork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bodywork. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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