body in black
The term "body in black" is used in various contexts, ranging from automotive manufacturing to historical and fashion references.
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Definition
C1automotive
(technical)A fully-proportioned, full-sized shell of a vehicle's body design prototype, often made from carbon fibre or non-metallic materials.
Example
- The engineers inspected the body in black to ensure the design met all specifications.
B2fashion
(informal)A person dressed entirely in black clothing, often associated with a sleek or formal appearance.
Example
- She arrived at the party as a body in black, looking incredibly stylish.
C2history
(literary, historical)The depiction of Jewish individuals in medieval and early modern England, often described with contradictory color terms.
Example
- The literature of the time often referred to the Jewish 'body in black' in various symbolic ways.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "body in black":
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