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body

1. the entire physical structure of an animal or human being

2. the trunk or torso, not including the limbs, head, or tail

3. Maths a three-dimensional region with an interior

4. Physics an object or substance that has three dimensions, a mass, and is distinguishable from surrounding objects

5. the sound box of a guitar, violin, or similar stringed instrument

6. (in watercolour painting) a white filler mixed with pigments to make them opaque

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body [′bäd·ē]

(aerospace engineering)

The main part or main central portion of an airplane, airship, rocket, or the like; a fuselage or hull.

Any fabrication, structure, or other material form, especially one aerodynamically or ballistically designed; for example, an airfoil is a body designed to produce an aerodynamic reaction.

(geography)

A separate entity or mass of water, such as an ocean or a lake.

(geology)

An ore body, or pocket of mineral deposit.

(materials)

The consistency or viscosity of fluid materials, such as lubricating oils, paints, and cosmetics.

(mechanical engineering)

The part of a drill which runs from the outer corners of the cutting lips to the shank or neck.