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body (EN)
noun

noun “body”

Singular body, Plural bodies oder onzieleg
  1. the entire physical structure of a person or animal
    The veterinarian examined the dog's body to ensure it was healthy.
  2. the physical aspect of a person, separate from the spirit or soul
    After a long day of work, her body was exhausted, but her spirit remained lively and undeterred.
  3. a dead person or animal
    The police cordoned off the area where the hiker stumbled upon an unidentified body in the woods.
  4. the central part of a person or animal's structure, excluding limbs and head
    During the anatomy class, the teacher pointed out the various organs located within the body of the human model.
  5. the main part of an object, separate from other parts or accessories
    The storm damaged the sails and mast, yet the body of the ship remained intact and seaworthy.
  6. the main text of a written or electronic communication, excluding parts like signatures or headers
    After reading the email's subject line, she scrolled down to the body of the message to understand the details of the meeting.
  7. a group or organization with a specific function or authority
    The World Health Organization is an international body responsible for public health matters.
  8. a comprehensive collection of facts, information, or knowledge
    The extensive body of research on climate change has helped scientists understand its impacts better.
  9. (physics) a material object
    A famous problem in physics is the three-body problem.
  10. the thickness or richness of a substance, such as wine or paint
    The wine was disappointing because it had very little body and tasted watery.
  11. a large amount of a substance that is typically not quantifiable
    Astronomers discovered a new body of gas and dust coalescing to form a star in a distant galaxy.