body

(noun) the entire structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being). Synonyms: organic structure, physical structure. Example: "He felt as if his whole body were on fire."

(noun) a group of persons associated by some common tie or occupation and regarded as an entity. Examples: "The whole body filed out of the auditorium." "The student body." "Administrative body."

(noun) a natural object consisting of a dead animal or person. Synonyms: dead body. Example: "They found the body in the lake."

(noun) an individual 3-dimensional object that has mass and that is distinguishable from other objects. Example: "Heavenly body."

(noun) the body excluding the head and neck and limbs. Synonyms: torso, trunk. Example: "They moved their arms and legs and bodies."

(noun) a collection of particulars considered as a system. Examples: "A body of law." "A body of doctrine." "A body of precedents."

(noun) the property of holding together and retaining its shape. Synonyms: consistency, consistence, eubstance. Examples: "Wool has more body than rayon." "When the dough has enough consistency it is ready to bake."

(noun) the central message of a communication. Example: "The body of the message was short."

(noun) the main mass of a thing.

(noun) a resonating chamber in a musical instrument (as the body of a violin). Synonyms: soundbox.

(noun) the external structure of a vehicle. Example: "The body of the car was badly rusted."

(verb) invest with or as with a body; give body to. Synonyms: personify.