bodyshell

English

Alternative forms

• body shell

Etymology

Frombody+‎shell.

Noun

bodyshell(pluralbodyshells)

1. The mainbodyof amotor car,that rests on thechassisand into which is fitted theengine,mechanicalandelectricalsystems,seatsetc.
2. (rail transport)The metal body of a rail vehicle, minus seats, doors and other fittings.

References

• “bodyshell”,inLexico,Dictionary;Oxford University Press,2019–2022.