carcase

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In a powerful speech, she said the "burnt carcase" of Grenfell Tower had revealed the "true face of Kensington" - poverty, malnutrition and a lack of care.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2017

Statistics from Defra show that household purchases of pork, beef, mutton and lamb carcase meat have halved since the late 70s.

From The Guardian • Feb. 13, 2013

They looked in wonder at the carcase of the fell beast that lay there; and their steeds would not go near.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien

A few strokes brought him level with the carcase, and catching it by the ear, he drew it after him to the bank.

From Swift and Sure by Strang, Herbert

A gaunt, grey carcase of skin and bones, As cold as the river, as hard as the stones.

From The Mountainy Singer by MacCathmhaoil, Seosamh