noun
vehicle body; car body; frame
Refers to the main structural body of a vehicle, especially cars, but also trains, trucks, etc. 'Frame' is a secondary gloss; the primary meaning is the outer body.
事故で車体が大きく損傷した。
The car body was heavily damaged in the accident.
この電車の車体はアルミ合金でできている。
The body of this train is made of aluminum alloy.