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noun body pronunciation in American English /ˈbɑdi/
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  1. 1
    [countable] the whole physical structure of a person or animal, including the head, arms, and legs
    My whole body ached.
    We do not really understand how mind and body interact.
    exercises to tone and shape the body
    the human body
    body fat: A trained athlete has very little body fat.
    body weight: Ants can carry many times their own body weight.
    1. b.
      the body of a dead person
      Police found a body buried in the woods.
  2. 2
    [countable] a group of people who are connected in some way, often because they are involved in the same activity
    body of: There is a large body of people who would use public transportation if fares were cut.
    1. a.
      a group of people who work together for an organization or the government and have important responsibilities
      The 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.
    See also governing body
  3. 3
    [countable] a large amount or collection of something such as knowledge, information, or work
    body of: There is a growing body of evidence to support this theory.
    These films represent a major body of work.
  4. 4
    [singular] the main or central part of a building, not including areas at the side or parts that have been added later
    body of: The body of the church dates from the 15th century.
    1. a.
      body of: He is not mentioned in the main body of the text.
  5. 5
    [uncountable] a thick healthy appearance of your hair
    products designed to give body to your hair
  6. 7
    [countable] British a body suit
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