noun
- plural of bodyman; workers who repair or construct vehicle bodies, especially in automotive manufacturing or repair shops
- plural of bodyman; security personnel or bodyguards who protect an individual
Usage: chiefly North American; occupational term
Usage: informal
Examples
- The bodymen at the auto shop spent weeks repairing the damaged vehicle.
- Several skilled bodymen worked together to restore the classic car.
- The celebrity's team of bodymen ensured her safety at public events.
- Experienced bodymen are in high demand in the automotive industry.
- The bodymen carefully shaped and welded the metal panels back into place.