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Noun body english has 1 sense
  1. body English - a motion of the body by a player as if to make an object already propelled go in the desired direction
    --1 is a kind of
    motion, movement, move, motility

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Body English

Definition:

Body English refers to the subtle movements or contortions of a person's body in response to a particular action or situation, especially when trying to exert influence or control over an object.

Senses:

Noun:

1. Body movements used to nonverbally communicate or influence the direction or outcome of a physical action or event.

2. The apparent movement or sway of a person's body when attempting to influence the trajectory of a ball, especially in sports such as billiards or golf.

3. Unevenness or wavering in a person's stance or posture, typically caused by nervousness or discomfort.

Examples:

1. His body English while bowling helped him achieve the perfect curve.

2. She relied on body English to guide the golf ball towards the hole.

3. The nervous speaker displayed noticeable body English during the presentation.

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