Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bodyshell

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.38 in modern English

Syllables
bodyshell
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

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.

noun

The metal body of a rail vehicle, minus seats, doors and other fittings.

Example Sentences

Etymology

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 *skol-yeh₂ Proto-Germanic *skaljō Proto-West Germanic *skallju Old English sċiell Middle English schelle English shell English bodyshell From body + shell.

Inflected Forms

bodyshells (plural) body shell (alternative)

Questions

What does bodyshell mean?
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.
Where does bodyshell come from?
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 *skol-yeh₂ Proto-Germanic *skaljō Proto-West Germanic *skallju Old English sċiell Middle English schelle English shell English bodyshell From body + shell.

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