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body
1 countable the whole physical structure of a person or animal, including the head, arms, and legsWe do not really understand how mind and body interact. exercises to tone and shape the body body weight: Ants can carry many times their own body weight. body fat: A trained athlete has very little body fat. Synonyms and related words
Other parts of the body from the outside 1a the main part of a person’s or animal’s body, not including the head, arms, or legsHis head looks too big for his body. Synonyms and related words Synonyms and related words
General words relating to the human body 1b the body of a dead personPolice found a body buried in the garden. Synonyms and related words
A dead body or dead person or people
2 countable a group of people who are connected in some way, often because they are involved in the same activitybody of: There is a large body of people who would use public transport if fares were cut. Synonyms and related words
Groups of people with shared interests or aims association commission organization 2a a group of people who work together for an organization or the government and have important responsibilitiesThe government has set up a new body to inspect secondary schools. ruling body: football’s ruling body, FIFA professional body: The Institute of Chartered Accountants is a recognized professional body. official body: The Senate is the official body that deals with these issues. Synonyms and related words
Groups of people who work together
3 countable a large amount or collection of something such as knowledge, information, or workbody of: There is a growing body of evidence to support this theory. These films represent a major body of work. Synonyms and related words
Collections, stores and sets of things agglomeration arsenal assemblage 4 singular the main or central part of a building, not including areas at the side or parts that have been added laterbody of: The body of the church dates from the 15th century. Synonyms and related words 4a the main part of a book or document, not including the introduction, notes, or appendices (=parts added at the end)body of: He is not mentioned in the main body of the text. Synonyms and related words
Parts of books acknowledgments addendum afterword 4b the main outer part of a car, not including the engine or wheels, or the main outer part of a plane, not including the engine, wheels, or wingsThe body of the aircraft remained intact after the crash. Synonyms and related words
External parts of cars and other road vehicles Synonyms and related words
5 uncountable a thick healthy appearance of your hairproducts designed to give body to your hair Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe the state of people’s hair 6 uncountable the strong flavour of wine or another alcoholic drink Synonyms and related words
Taste, flavour and consistency 7 countable Britisha piece of clothing that fits tightly on the body and fastens between the legs. The American word is body suit. Synonyms and related words Synonyms and related words
Clothes worn by babies and small children 8 the body beautifulan ideal of physical beautyLots of women resort to cosmetic surgery in the pursuit of the body beautiful. Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 06/07/2017
body and soul body of water in a body keep body and soul together
body
1 countable the whole physical structure of a person or animal, including the head, arms, and legsWe do not really understand how mind and body interact. exercises to tone and shape the body body fat: A trained athlete has very little body fat. body weight: Ants can carry many times their own body weight. Synonyms and related words
Other parts of the body from the outside 1a the main part of a person’s or animal’s body, not including the head, arms, or legsHis head looks too big for his body. Synonyms and related words Synonyms and related words
General words relating to the human body 1b the body of a dead personPolice found a body buried in the woods. Synonyms and related words
A dead body or dead person or people
2 countable a group of people who are connected in some way, often because they are involved in the same activitybody of: There is a large body of people who would use public transportation if fares were cut. Synonyms and related words
Groups of people with shared interests or aims association commission organization 2a a group of people who work together for an organization or the government and have important responsibilitiesThe state government has set up a new body to inspect nursing homes. ruling body: the national governing body for wrestling in the U.S., USAW official body: The Senate is the official body that deals with these issues. professional body: The American Bar Association is a recognized professional body. Synonyms and related words
Groups of people who work together
3 countable a large amount or collection of something such as knowledge, information, or workbody of: There is a growing body of evidence to support this theory. These films represent a major body of work. Synonyms and related words
Collections, stores and sets of things agglomeration arsenal assemblage 4 singular the main or central part of a building, not including areas at the side or parts that have been added laterbody of: The body of the church dates from the 15th century. Synonyms and related words 4a the main part of a book or document, not including the introduction, notes, or appendices (=parts added at the end)body of: He is not mentioned in the main body of the text. Synonyms and related words
Parts of books acknowledgments addendum afterword 4b the main outer part of a car, not including the engine or wheels, or the main outer part of a plane, not including the engine, wheels, or wingsThe body of the aircraft remained intact after the crash. Synonyms and related words
External parts of cars and other road vehicles Synonyms and related words
5 uncountable a thick healthy appearance of your hairproducts designed to give body to your hair Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe the state of people’s hair 6 uncountable the strong flavor of wine or another alcoholic drink Synonyms and related words
Taste, flavor and consistency 7 countable Britisha body suit Synonyms and related words 8 the body beautifulan ideal of physical beautyLots of women resort to cosmetic surgery in the pursuit of the body beautiful. Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 06/07/2017
body and soul body of water in a body keep body and soul together
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