Body
Meaning
The physical structure, including the bones, flesh, and organs, of a person or an animal.
Pronunciation
UK ˈbɒdi
US ˈbɑːdi
Example Sentences
- The CPU sends signals to control the other parts of the computer, almost like how a brain controls a body.
- A few robots do surgery in places inside the body where a human hand is too big.
- A storm is any disturbed state of a body especially affecting its surface, and strongly implying a wind force.
- The ball is often kicked with the foot, but depending on the game, it can also be hit using other parts of the body (in association football) and handling the ball is a part of some other sports known as 'football'.
- Most unexpectedly, cats sometimes purr when [they're] injured, and [it's] been suggested their purr actually helps their body to heal faster!
- The bald eagle takes its name from the fact it has a white head while the rest of its body is brown.
- Males can grow to at least 6 feet (1.8 metres) long (body length) and weigh about 500 lb (230 kg).
- Also, doughnuts contain a large amount of sugar and white flour, which are turned into fat when they come inside our body.
- Reptiles are cold blooded animals that raise their body temperature by lying in the sun or lower it by crawling into the shade.
- Their body temperature changes to the temperature of its surroundings.
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