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body (of car)

Noun

Definitions

1. body (of car)
2. frame

This noun refers to the body or frame of a vehicle, such as a car, train, or bus — essentially the main physical structure excluding the engine and other mechanical parts. It is used in automotive and transportation contexts when discussing the exterior shell or structural form of a vehicle.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

She lit up and said, "The lines of the body are just beautiful."

Sentence 2

So, do I look the other way about the scratch on the body, or get it fixed?

Sentence 3

At the intersection, the car body felt like it was shaking — or was that just me?

Sentence 4

At the quality meeting, the defect rate for car body paint became an issue.

Sentence 5

The impact of the crash may have bent the car's body frame.