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body piercing
nounB2
/ˈbɒdi ˌpɪəsɪŋ/The practice of puncturing or cutting a part of the human body to create an opening for wearing jewellery.
body plan
nounC1/C2
/ˈbɒdi plæn/The fundamental architectural blueprint of an animal's body, describing its overall symmetry, segmentation, and arrangement of major organs and limbs.
body politic
nounC2
/ˌbɒdi ˈpɒlɪtɪk/A metaphorical concept referring to a nation, state, or society considered as a single, organized collective entity, governed by laws and institutions.
body press
nounC2
/ˈbɒdi ˌprɛs/A pressing force or action exerted by a physical body, often a person, against another object or surface.
body rhythm
nounB2
/ˈbɒdi ˈrɪðəm/The natural, periodic cycles or patterns of physiological processes within the human body.
body rub
nounC1
/ˈbɒdi ˌrʌb/A therapeutic act of rubbing or massaging the body for relaxation, tension relief, or pleasure.
body search
nounverbverb-transitiveLow-Medium
/ˈbɒdi sɜːtʃ/A thorough physical examination of a person's body, conducted to find concealed items such as weapons, drugs, or contraband.
body shield
nounC1
/ˈbɒdi ʃiːld/A protective device worn on the body to defend against physical attack or impact.
body shirt
nounC1
/ˈbɒdi ʃɜːt/A close-fitting shirt, often for women, designed to be tucked into trousers or a skirt.
body shop
nounB1
/ˈbɒdi ʃɒp/A business establishment where automobiles are repaired, particularly their bodywork (e.g., after a collision).
body shopping
nounC1
/ˈbɒdi ˌʃɒpɪŋ/The practice of recruiting skilled workers, especially in IT, from one country to work temporarily in another, often with lower pay than local workers.
body slam
nounC1/C2 (Low frequency, domain-specific with metaphorical extensions)
/ˈbɒdi slæm/A powerful wrestling or fighting move where one person lifts and throws their body weight onto an opponent, forcing them to the ground.
body snatcher
nounC1
/ˈbɒdi ˌsnætʃə/A person who illegally steals corpses from graves, typically for dissection or medical research.
body snatching
nounLow
/ˈbɒdi ˌsnætʃɪŋ/The illicit removal of a dead body from a grave, tomb, or morgue.
body stocking
nounC1+
/ˈbɒdi ˌstɒkɪŋ/A close-fitting, one-piece undergarment, often made of sheer or opaque fabric, covering the torso and legs, and sometimes the arms.
body swerve
nounverbUncommon
/ˈbɒdi ˌswɜːv/A sudden sideways movement of the body to avoid someone or something; to dodge or sidestep physically.
body toning bar
nounLow
/ˈbɒdi ˈtəʊnɪŋ bɑː/A weighted exercise bar used for strength training and muscle toning, typically held with both hands.
body track
nounC1
/ˈbɒdi ˌtræk/A physical trace or impression left by a person's body on a surface, often used in contexts like healthcare, forensics, or wellness.
body type
nounB2
/ˈbɒdi ˌtaɪp/A person's physical build or constitution, categorized by general characteristics like bone structure, muscle distribution, and tendency to gain/lose weight.
body warmer
nounB1
/ˈbɒdi ˌwɔːmə/A sleeveless, quilted or padded jacket, typically worn as an extra layer for warmth.

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