bodywork

noun

body·​work ˈbä-dē-ˌwərk How to pronounce bodywork (audio)
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 noun

Examples of bodywork in a Sentence

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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 Kramer said he’s tinkered with just about everything in his routine, from diet to sleeping patterns, strength and conditioning and bodywork over the last couple of years in an effort to find a program that helps elevate his performance. Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 30 Sep. 2024 The bodywork, which is in great part a highly complex aerodynamic sheath, is made entirely of carbon-fiber. Mark Ewing, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bodywork 

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bodywork was in 1837

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“Bodywork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bodywork. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

bodywork

noun
body·​work -ˌwərk How to pronounce bodywork (audio)
: therapeutic touching or manipulation of the body by using specialized techniques
bodyworker noun
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