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body

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noun

ˈbä-dē How to pronounce body (audio)
plural bodies
1
a
: the main part of a plant or animal body especially as distinguished from limbs and head : trunk
held her arms close to her body
a bird with a yellow body and head and black markings on its wings
b
: the main, central, or principal part: such as
(1)
architecture : the nave of a church
(2)
: the bed or box of a vehicle on or in which the load is placed
(3)
: the enclosed or partly enclosed part of an automobile
the truck's body, hood, and fenders
2
a
: the organized physical substance of an animal or plant either living or dead
She has a muscular body.
body parts
normal body temperature
: such as
(1)
: the material part or nature of a human being
when the soul leaves the body
(2)
: a dead organism : corpse
The body was shipped home for burial.
b
: a human being : person
What's a body to do?
3
a
: a mass of matter distinct from other masses
a body of water
the movements of celestial bodies
b
: something that embodies or gives concrete reality to a thing
his intuitions of the future may still give body to a better world New York Times
also : a sensible object in physical space
c
: aggregate, quantity
a body of evidence
4
a
clothing : the part of a garment covering the trunk or torso
the body of a wet suit
b
: the main part of a literary or journalistic work : text sense 2b
The body of the article is devoted to an analysis of the problem.
c
: the sound box or pipe of a musical instrument
5
: a group of persons or things: such as
a
: a fighting unit : force
a body of cavalry
b
: a group of individuals organized for some purpose
a legislative body
the university's student body
6
a
: fullness and richness of flavor (as of wine)
a wine with full body
b
: viscosity, consistency
—used especially of oils and grease
c
: denseness, fullness, or firmness of texture
Her hair lacks body and shine.
d
music : fullness or resonance (see resonance sense 2) of a musical tone

body

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verb

bodied; bodying

transitive verb

1
: to give form or shape to : embody
2
: represent, symbolize
—usually used with forth
never been a poet who enjoyed the sensuous world with more gusto … or who more solidly bodied it forth Edmund Wilson
3
basketball, informal : to use one's body to forcefully block or move (an opposing player)
If Jordan spins past him or bodies him away, Russell won't give up on the play. Ian Thomsen
—often used with up
The most physical player this side of Shaq, Artest not only bodies up forwards but also has the quickness to defend shooting guards. L. Jon Wertheim

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

Example Sentences

Noun a part of the body Her body is very muscular. A bird's body is covered in feathers. This species has a black body and a white head. She held her arms tightly against her body. There was extensive damage to the truck's body. The body of the bus is almost entirely rusted out. Verb abstract sculpture that bodies forth the artist's aesthetic of minimalism See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Its curved shape wraps around the wearer’s body for support. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 16 Sep. 2022 The show’s finale was Precious Lee, in a golden, body-hugging gown by Zac Posen. Sarah Spellings, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2022 In Sandy, which is just outside of Salt Lake City, the altitude doesn't rise to one mile above sea level, but depending on an individual's body, the effects can be similar. Pat Brennan, The Enquirer, 16 Sep. 2022 After the seventh headless body turned up, the city government brought Ness onto the case. Sam Kean, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 The queen's body will lie-in-state at Westminster Hall until she is buried Monday. Caitlin Mcfall, Fox News, 16 Sep. 2022 As before, the Crosstrek is a tall subcompact crossover with plenty of ground clearance and black plastic body cladding. Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 15 Sep. 2022 The coffin carrying queen Elizabeth's body was just transferred to Westminster Hall for her lying-in-state, during which time flights into Heathrow airport were postponed and rerouted so there wouldn't be extra noise during the procession. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2022 Grainy cellphone video of its aftermath showed Luna’s body lying on the sidewalk, as officers stood watching from several feet away. Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022
Verb
When the researchers cross-checked these groups against people’s current health data, the active couch potatoes had the worst blood sugar control, body fat percentage and cholesterol profiles. Gretchen Reynolds, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Sep. 2022 And, perhaps most significantly, Geoff Taylor will leave labels body the BPI after a 15-year run as chief executive. Mark Sutherland, Variety, 31 Aug. 2022 Inclusion was also important, not only with the casting of people of color, but also body types of every kind, and one of the main characters, Archie, played by Jonathan Lengel, uses a wheelchair. Carole Horst, Variety, 15 Aug. 2022 Their products range from detail trimmers to body groomers to rotary shavers. Chris Hachey, BGR, 3 Aug. 2022 The home opener saw Morgan rake the ball from a Gotham defender, then legally body her aside and blast her third goal of four that night. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2022 As Prime Minister Fumio Kishida campaigned Saturday, police officers patrolled rooftops and subjected residents to body scans. David Moll, BostonGlobe.com, 10 July 2022 The program since has revised its policies pertaining to weight and body fat percentage. Ken Goe For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 7 June 2022 Weight was assessed via body mass index, an estimate of fat based on weight and height, as well as waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, and/or body fat percentage. Julie Washington, cleveland, 10 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

Middle English, from Old English bodig; akin to Old High German boteh corpse

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of body was before the 12th century

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