body (Meaning)
body (n)
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
a group of persons associated by some common tie or occupation and regarded as an entity
a natural object consisting of a dead animal or person
an individual 3-dimensional object that has mass and that is distinguishable from other objects
the body excluding the head and neck and limbs
a collection of particulars considered as a system
the property of holding together and retaining its shape
the central message of a communication
the main mass of a thing
a resonating chamber in a musical instrument (as the body of a violin)
the external structure of a vehicle
body (v)
invest with or as with a body; give body to
body (n.)
The material organized substance of an animal, whether living or dead, as distinguished from the spirit, or vital principle; the physical person.
The trunk, or main part, of a person or animal, as distinguished from the limbs and head; the main, central, or principal part, as of a tree, army, country, etc.
The real, as opposed to the symbolical; the substance, as opposed to the shadow.
A person; a human being; -- frequently in composition; as, anybody, nobody.
A number of individuals spoken of collectively, usually as united by some common tie, or as organized for some purpose; a collective whole or totality; a corporation; as, a legislative body; a clerical body.
A number of things or particulars embodied in a system; a general collection; as, a great body of facts; a body of laws or of divinity.
Any mass or portion of matter; any substance distinct from others; as, a metallic body; a moving body; an aeriform body.
Amount; quantity; extent.
That part of a garment covering the body, as distinguished from the parts covering the limbs.
The bed or box of a vehicle, on or in which the load is placed; as, a wagon body; a cart body.
The shank of a type, or the depth of the shank (by which the size is indicated); as, a nonpareil face on an agate body.
A figure that has length, breadth, and thickness; any solid figure.
Consistency; thickness; substance; strength; as, this color has body; wine of a good body.
The central, longitudinal framework of a flying machine, to which are attached the planes or aerocurves, passenger accommodations, controlling and propelling apparatus, fuel tanks, etc.
body (v. t.)
To furnish with, or as with, a body; to produce in definite shape; to embody.
Synonyms & Antonyms of body
body Sentence Examples
- His body was exhausted after a long day of physical labor.
- She felt aches and pains throughout her body after the intense workout.
- The athlete's body was finely tuned, ready for the upcoming competition.
- With each yoga pose, she felt her body stretch and strengthen.
- His body language spoke volumes, revealing his true feelings.
- The body of evidence pointed to the suspect's guilt.
- The cold weather made her body shiver uncontrollably.
- She took great care to nourish her body with healthy food and exercise.
- The medical examiner carefully examined the body to determine the cause of death.
- After the accident, his body was covered in bruises and scratches.
FAQs About the word body
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being), a group of persons associated by some common tie or occupation and regarded as
core,weight, bulk, majority, center, middle, entirety, soul, heart, sum
accessory, component, adjunct, appendage, adjunct, ingredient, component, part, constituent, element
His body was exhausted after a long day of physical labor.
She felt aches and pains throughout her body after the intense workout.
The athlete's body was finely tuned, ready for the upcoming competition.
With each yoga pose, she felt her body stretch and strengthen.
