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bodyshells

bodyshells is the plural of bodyshell.

Meaning of bodyshell

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

Questions about bodyshells

What is bodyshells the plural of?
Bodyshells is the plural of bodyshell.

Words near bodyshells in the dictionary

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

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