body

bod|y [ `badi ] noun ***

▸ 1 of human/animal

▸ 2 group of people

▸ 3 collection of work, etc.

▸ 4 main part of something

▸ 5 appearance of hair

▸ 6 strong flavor of drink

▸ 7 piece of clothing

▸ + PHRASES

1. ) count the whole physical structure of a person or animal, including the head, arms, and legs:

His 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.

a ) the main part of a person's or animal's body, not including the head, arms, or legs:

His head looks too big for his body.

b ) the body of a dead person: CORPSE:

Police found a body buried in the woods.

2. ) count 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.

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.

=> GOVERNING BODY

3. ) count body of a large amount or collection of something such as knowledge, information, or work:

There is a growing body of evidence to support this theory.

These films represent a major body of work.

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.

a ) 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.

b ) 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 wings:

The body of the aircraft remained intact after the crash.

5. ) uncount a thick healthy appearance of your hair:

products designed to give body to your hair

6. ) uncount the strong flavor of wine or another alcoholic drink

7. ) count BRITISH a BODY SUIT

body and soul

in every way:

They were totally committed to each other, body and soul.

body of water

a large area of water

in a body

close together in a single group:

The soldiers moved swiftly in a body toward the building.

keep body and soul together BRITISH

to have just enough money to buy food and other necessary things

=> FOREIGN BODY, HEAVENLY BODY