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bodied

American

[bod-eed] / ˈbɒd id /

adjective

having a body of a specific kind (used in combination).

a flat-bodied fish; a wide-bodied car.

-bodied British

adjective

(in combination) having a body or bodies as specified

able-bodied
long-bodied
many-bodied

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Etymology

Origin of bodied

body + -ed ³

Example Sentences

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Scott McTominay was striding away, before being bodied by former Manchester United pal Paddy McNair.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2024

He bodied down a redirected shot and Raymond didn’t hesitate to chase down the remains.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 19, 2024

But there has also been some debate about when regional endothermy evolved, and whether extinct species like the megalodon was warm bodied.

From Science Daily • Nov. 7, 2023

"Since there are no paper filters involved, French press brews a cup which retains all of the coffee's natural oils, resulting in a very full bodied and rich cup."

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2023

One was tall and big bodied, the other was tall and trim.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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