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body

body /ˈbɑːdi/ noun
plural bodies
body
/ˈbɑːdi/
noun
plural bodies
Britannica Dictionary definition of BODY
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: a person's or animal's whole physical self
often used before another noun
: a dead person or animal
: the main physical part of a person or animal
[count] : the part of a vehicle that does not include the engine, wheels, etc.
[count] : the main or most important part of something written
[count] : an object that is separate from other objects
◊ A foreign body is an object that is inside something (such as someone's body) where it should not be.
[count] : a large area of water used in the phrase body of water
[count] : a group of people who are involved together in the same job, activity, etc.
[count] : a group of things that are related or connected in some way
[noncount] of wine : a strong and appealing flavor
[noncount] of hair : a thick and appealing quality
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[count] : the section of a piece of clothing that covers the main part of a person's body
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[count] old-fashioned : a human being : person usually singular

body and soul

: with all of your energy and enthusiasm

keep body and soul together

: to have or get enough food and money to survive

over my dead body

informal
used to say that you are very determined to not let something happen