Carcass: meaning, definitions and examples

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carcass

[ ˈkɑːrkəs ]

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animal remains

The dead body of an animal, especially one that is large or has been dead for a long time.

Synonyms

corpse, remains

Examples of usage

The vultures were circling above the carcass of the deer.
The lion dragged the carcass of the zebra into the bushes.

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human body

The dead body of a human.

Synonyms

body, corpse, remains

Examples of usage

The detectives found the carcass of the missing hiker in the remote forest.
The forensic team examined the carcass to determine the cause of death.

Translations

Translations of the word "carcass" in other languages:

🇵🇹 carcaça

🇮🇳 ढांचा

🇩🇪 Gerippe

🇮🇩 kerangka

🇺🇦 каркас

🇵🇱 szkielet

🇯🇵 骨格 (こっかく)

🇫🇷 carcasse

🇪🇸 carcasa

🇹🇷 iskelet

🇰🇷 뼈대

🇸🇦 هيكل

🇨🇿 kostra

🇸🇰 kostra

🇨🇳 骨架

🇸🇮 ogrodje

🇮🇸 beinvé

🇰🇿 қаңқа

🇬🇪 ჩონჩხი

🇦🇿 skelet

🇲🇽 carcasa

Word origin

The word 'carcass' originated from the Old French word 'carcas', which meant 'dead body'. The term has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the dead body of an animal or human. Over the years, 'carcass' has become a common term in zoology, forensics, and literature to describe the remains of a deceased organism.

See also: car, carat, caravan, carouse, carp, carpet, carport, carriage.