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body wave
nounC1
/ˈbɒdi weɪv/A type of gentle, loose curl or wave in hair, typically created with a large-barrelled curling iron or chemical treatment, that mimics natural waves along the length of the hair.
body woman
nounLow
/ˈbɒdi ˌwʊmən/A female personal security officer responsible for protecting an individual (client) from physical harm, assassination, kidnapping, stalking, or harassment.
body wrap
nounMedium (Specialized)
/ˈbɒdi ˌræp/A spa treatment involving the application of lotions, oils, or muds to the entire body, which is then tightly wrapped in bandages, plastic, or a blanket to promote sweating, detoxification, or skin absorption.
body-con
nounLow
/ˈbɒdi kɒn/A style of clothing, especially dresses or skirts, that are tight-fitting and designed to closely follow and reveal the contours of the wearer's body.
body-packer
nounlow
/ˈbɒdi ˌpækə/A person who swallows wrapped packages of illegal drugs to transport them secretly across borders.
body-surf
verbverb-intransitiveC1
/ˈbɒdi sɜːf/To ride on a breaking wave without using a board or any flotation device, using only one's body.
bodyboard
nounC1
/ˈbɒd.i.bɔːd/A short, rectangular, foam board used for riding waves in a prone or kneeling position, typically shorter and softer than a surfboard.
bodyboarding
nounLow frequency
/ˈbɒd.iˌbɔː.dɪŋ/The sport or activity of riding waves on a short, rectangular foam board (a bodyboard) while lying prone, kneeling, or sometimes standing.
bodybuilder
nounB1
/ˈbɒdiˌbɪlə/A person who practices bodybuilding, engaging in rigorous exercise and dieting to develop their muscles to a high degree.
bodybuilding
nounB2
/ˈbɒdiˌbɪldɪŋ/The sport or activity of developing and strengthening muscles through weight training, diet, and other exercise routines.
bodycheck
nounverbverb-ambitransitiveC1
/ˈbɒdiˌtʃɛk/To forcefully use one's body to block or impede an opponent, primarily in sports like ice hockey, rugby, or martial arts.
bodycon
adjectivenounC1
/ˈbɒdiːkɒn/A style of tight-fitting women's clothing, often a dress, designed to hug and reveal the contours of the body.
bodyguard
nounverb-ambitransitiveB1
/ˈbɒdiɡɑːd/A person or group of people employed to protect an individual from physical attack or other danger.
bodyshell
nounLow
/ˈbɒdiˌʃɛl/The rigid external structure or frame of a manufactured vehicle, especially a car, which provides its shape and to which components are attached.
bodysuit
nounB2
/ˈbɒd.i.suːt/A tight-fitting one-piece garment for the torso, often covering from the shoulders to the crotch, designed to be worn as an undergarment or as outerwear, frequently fastening between the legs.
bodywear
nounC1
/ˈbɒdiweə/Clothing worn close to or directly on the torso, often as an underlayer or for athletic purposes.
bodywork
nounB2
/ˈbɒdiwɜːk/The outer shell or structure of a vehicle (especially a car); also, therapeutic work on the physical body.
boece
nounExtremely Rare
/ˈbəʊɪsiː/A title variant referring to Boethius, the late Roman philosopher and statesman, or a work associated with him.
boehm system
nounLow
/ˈbɜːm ˌsɪs.təm/The modern system of keywork and fingering for woodwind instruments (especially flute, clarinet, and saxophone) developed by Theobald Boehm, designed for acoustic efficiency and technical facility.
boehme
nounVery Low (C2+)
/ˈbɜːmə/A German surname, most famously associated with Jakob Böhme (1575-1624), a Christian mystic and theologian whose writings influenced later philosophy and mysticism.

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