The current temperature of the body of a person or animal, especially when used as a simple guide to health.

plural of body slam

(botany) A structure found on the tips of leaflets in some acacias, rich in lipids and proteins, believed to have evolved as part of a symbiotic relationship with ants.

plural of body piercing

A part of the air intake system of a fuel injected engine, responsible for regulating the airflow into the engine.

(nautical) The part of a vessel adjacent to the midship section having a uniform or nearly uniform cross-section, usually referred to as the parallel middle body. / (anatomy) The midsection of the body.

(idiomatic) A body motion made to coax an object already propelled go in a desired direction. For example, a nervous leaning or twisting movement while playing sports such as golf or bowling, to "persuade" the ball to go in a desired direction. Also applies to various riding sports, such as motorcycling or surfing.

A genre of horror fiction based around the graphic destruction or alteration of the body.

Any significant accumulation of water, usually covering the Earth or another planet, such as an ocean, a river, lake or a bay. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see body, of, water.

The outer shell of a car, as opposed to the chassis.