Body (Noun)
Meaning 1
The central message of a communication; "the body of the message was short".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
The external structure of a vehicle; "the body of the car was badly rusted".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 4
A collection of particulars considered as a system; "a body of law"; "a body of doctrine"; "a body of precedents".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
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Meaning 5
The entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being); "he felt as if his whole body were on fire".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The doctor examined her body from head to toe to determine the extent of the injury.
- His body was tense with anticipation as he waited for the concert to start.
- After a week of illness, her body was weak and fragile.
- The human body is made up of roughly 60% water.
- A gymnast's body is typically lean and muscular.
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Meaning 6
A natural object consisting of a dead animal or person; "they found the body in the lake".
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Nouns denoting body parts.
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Meaning 7
A resonating chamber in a musical instrument (as the body of a violin).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 8
The body excluding the head and neck and limbs; "they moved their arms and legs and bodies".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
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Meaning 9
A group of persons associated by some common tie or occupation and regarded as an entity; "the whole body filed out of the auditorium"; "the student body"; "administrative body".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The entire student body attended the annual prom.
- The administrative body of the company consists of a CEO and several department heads.
- The legislative body is composed of representatives elected by the people.
- The whole body filed out of the auditorium after the graduation ceremony.
- The academic body of the university includes renowned professors and researchers.
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Meaning 10
An individual 3-dimensional object that has mass and that is distinguishable from other objects; "heavenly body".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
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Meaning 11
The property of holding together and retaining its shape; "wool has more body than rayon"; "when the dough has enough consistency it is ready to bake".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.