noun

coachwork

coachwork, bodywork

The classic car had beautiful handmade coachwork.

The classic car had beautiful handmade coachwork.

There was a small dent in the coachwork.

There was a small dent in the coachwork.

((uncountable)) the bodywork of a vehicle The classic car had beautiful handmade coachwork.

Synonyms: bodywork, chassis, frame

From 'coach' (a horse-drawn carriage) + 'work'. It originally referred to the body of a carriage.

Think of the 'work' that goes into building the body of a 'coach' or car.

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