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bodyshell

bodyshell noun: the main body of a motor car, that rests on the chassis and into which is fitted the engine, mechanical and electrical systems, seats etc.

Noun

bodyshell (plural bodyshells)

  1. The main body of a motor car, that rests on the chassis and into which is fitted the engine, mechanical and electrical systems, seats etc.
  2. The metal body of a rail vehicle, minus seats, doors and other fittings.
    • Currently, bodyshells for units 810024/025 are on the weld line. […] In the paint shop are bodyshells for 810022/023, which are undergoing a meticulous process to ensure a high-quality finish.2024 December 27, Pip Dunn, “Network News: Hitachi pushes on with '810' assembly and testing”, in RAIL, number 1025, page 20

Forms of bodyshell

pluralbodyshells
alternative formbody shell

Origin of bodyshell

From body + shell.

Questions about bodyshell

What does bodyshell mean?
Bodyshell means the main body of a motor car, that rests on the chassis and into which is fitted the engine, mechanical and electrical systems, seats etc.
What part of speech is bodyshell?
Bodyshell is a noun.
What is the plural of bodyshell?
The plural of bodyshell is bodyshells.

Words near bodyshell in the dictionary

  1. bodyshaming
  2. bodyshape
  3. bodyshaper
  4. bodyshapers
  5. bodyshapes
  6. bodyshell
  7. bodyshells
  8. bodyship
  9. bodyshop
  10. bodyshops
  11. bodyside

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