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Carcass - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A carcass is the dead body of an animal, often used to refer to remains after slaughter or decay. It can also describe the framework of a structure, like a ship or building.

carcass

/ˈkɑːrkəs/ /ˈkɑːkəs/

Definition:

The dead body of an animal, often used for food or study.

Synonyms:

corpse, remains, cadaver, carcass (of a vehicle)

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

living being, organism

Common Collocations:

animal carcass, rotting carcass, carcass disposal, carcass weight

Derivatives:

carcase (variant spelling), carcasses (plural)

Usage Tips:

Use "carcass" for animals; avoid for humans (use "corpse" or "body").

Common Phrases:

pick over the carcass, leave a carcass behind, stripped to the carcass

Etymology:

From Old French "carcois," meaning "dead body," possibly of Germanic origin.

Examples:

  • 1. The vultures circled above the deer's carcass.
  • 2. The butcher prepared the lamb carcass for sale.
  • 3. They found a fox carcass near the road.
  • 4. The abandoned car was just a rusted carcass.

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