Meaning of the word carcass in English

What does carcass mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

carcass

US /ˈkɑːr.kəs/

UK /ˈkɑː.kəs/

the dead body of an animal

Example:

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The vultures circled above the deer carcass.

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They found the carcass of a whale washed ashore.

Synonym:

cadaver remains corpse skeleton

the remains of something destroyed or no longer in use

Example:

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Only the burnt-out carcass of the building remained after the fire.

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The old, rusted car carcass sat abandoned in the field.

Synonym:

wreck shell frame skeleton