language n. Communication through gestures and poses.

- n. (pl. -ies) 1 whole physical structure, including the bones, flesh, and organs, of a person or an animal, whether dead or alive.

- = *trunk 2.

- main or central part; bulk or majority (body of opinion).

- a group regarded as a unit. B (usu. Foll. By of) collection (body of facts).

- quantity (body of water).

- piece of matter (heavenly body).

- colloq. Person.

- full or substantial quality of flavour, tone, etc. in a body all together. [old english]

- odour n. Smell of the human body, esp. When unpleasant.

- politic n. Nation or state as a corporate body.

- shop n. Workshop where bodywork is repaired.

- stocking n. Woman's undergarment covering the torso.