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body check
nounMedium
/ˈbɒdi ˌtʃɛk/A physical collision or impact delivered with the body, typically in sports, to block or impede an opponent.
body combat
nounC1
/ˈbɒdi ˈkɒmbæt/A trademarked group fitness program that combines martial arts movements (like karate, boxing, taekwondo) with music into a non-contact, choreographed cardio workout.
body corporate
nounC1-C2
/ˈbɒdi ˈkɔːp(ə)rət/A legal entity or corporation recognized by law as having rights and duties distinct from those of its individual members.
body count
nounMedium to High
/ˈbɒdi ˌkaʊnt/The number of people killed in a particular violent incident, war, or period of conflict.
body double
nounC1
/ˈbɒdi ˌdʌbl/A person who substitutes for an actor in specific scenes requiring special skills or for scenes involving nudity or stunts.
body drop
nounC1/C2
/ˈbɒdi drɒp/The act of letting one's body fall heavily, typically in sports, dance, combat training, or as a dramatic gesture.
body dysmorphic disorder
nounC1/C2
/ˈbɒdi dɪsˈmɔːfɪk dɪˈsɔːdə/A mental health condition characterised by an obsessive and distressing preoccupation with perceived flaws in one's physical appearance that are minor or not observable to others.
body english
nounLow
ˈbɒdi ˈɪŋɡlɪʃThe act of using physical body movements, often involuntarily or subconsciously, in an attempt to influence the path of an object, especially in games like golf, bowling, or billiards.
body fluid
nounC1
/ˈbɒdi ˈfluːɪd/Any liquid or semi-liquid substance produced within or present within the body of a living organism.
body heat
nounB2
/ˈbɒdi hiːt/The natural heat produced by the body of a living animal or human, primarily as a byproduct of metabolism.
body horror
nounLow
/ˈbɒdi ˌhɒrə/A genre of horror fiction, film, and art that focuses on the graphic, often involuntary, physical transformation, violation, degeneration, or mutilation of the human body.
body image
nounHigh
/ˈbɒdi ˌɪmɪdʒ/A person's subjective mental picture and emotional perception of their own physical body.
body language
nounB2
/ˈbɒdi ˌlæŋɡwɪdʒ/The conscious or unconscious movements and postures by which attitudes and feelings are communicated
body louse
nounLow
/ˈbɒdi laʊs/A parasitic insect (Pediculus humanus humanus) that lives on human skin and clothing, feeding on blood.
body man
nounLow
/ˈbɒdi mæn/A personal assistant or aide who attends to the physical needs and logistics of an important person, especially in political contexts.
body mass index
nounB2
/ˌbɒdi ˈmæs ˌɪndeks/A numerical value derived from a person's weight and height, used to assess whether their weight falls within a healthy range.
body mechanics
nounC1
/ˈbɒdi mɪˌkænɪks/The coordinated use of the musculoskeletal system to maintain balance, posture, and efficient movement.
body mike
nounC1
/ˈbɒdi ˌmaɪk/A small microphone attached directly to a person's body or clothing, typically used for hands-free audio capture.
body modification
nounC1
/ˈbɒdi ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/The deliberate altering of the human body for non-medical reasons, such as aesthetic, cultural, or spiritual purposes.
body of christ
nounLow
/ˌbɒdi əv ˈkraɪst/A central Christian theological term referring to the physical body of Jesus Christ, sacrificed in his crucifixion, and also to the consecrated bread of the Eucharist (Holy Communion) which represents that body.

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