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carcass

[kahr-kuhs] / ˈkɑr kəs /
NOUN
body of dead animal
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NOUN
body of dead person
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NOUN
framework, structure
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I made my first stock after Thanksgiving, when my mom threw a turkey carcass at me and said, “Use this.”

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2026

A five-metre long Antarctic minke whale's carcass was the largest discovery made.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The carcass of a dead humpback whale whose attempted rescue captivated many across Germany has been pulled ashore.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Because deer are smaller and can be eaten more quickly, this change reduces the amount of time cougars spend at a carcass, lowering the chance that wolves will show up.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

To Dr. Trefusis, I delivered scraps of turkey pulled from a carcass.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson




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