bodywork
noun/ˈbɑdiˌwɜrk/
Frequency rank: #15,966 most common English word
Meaning
The metal outer structure or shell of a vehicle, or the work done to repair it.
Example sentence
The mechanic said the car needed major bodywork repairs after the accident.
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