carcass.

1. The body of a dead animal, especially after killing or preparation for meat.

2. The underlying framework or stripped remains of an object.

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Words that belong together

• animal carcass
• bird carcass

On the page

A bird carcass lay beneath the shattered window.

Usage notes

Primary category: horror / gothic. Forms: Singular carcass; plural carcasses. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Writing functions: atmosphere, description. Commonness: moderately common.