Carcass

usgb/ˈkɑːrkəs/
noun

The dead body of an animal.

The carcass of a dead deer sat by the side of the road.
Visual representation of "carcass" - The dead body of an animal

Often appears as...

  • rotting carcass
  • animal carcass
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Morbid Context

Carcass is often used in contexts associated with death or the aftermath of hunting.

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Vultures circled above the carcass, waiting to feed.
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Not for Humans

Unlike 'corpse' or 'body', 'carcass' is typically not used for human remains.

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Farmers found the carcass of a sheep, not a person.
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Food Industry Term

'Carcass' can also refer to the body of an animal when discussing meat production.

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The butcher examined the beef carcass before processing.
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