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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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
The metal body of a rail vehicle, minus seats, doors and other fittings.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport
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History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *bhewdh- Proto-West Germanic *bodag Old English bodiġ Middle English bodi English body Proto-Indo-European *(s)kelH- Proto-Indo-European *skolH-yeh2 Proto-Germanic *skaljō Proto-West Germanic *skallju Old English sċiell Middle English schelle English shell English bodyshell From body + shell.
