Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
headless-body
Noun
ˈhɛd.ləs ˈbɒ.dɪ
Definition
A body without a head, typically used to describe a gruesome scene in literature or film.
Examples
- The detective discovered a headless body in the abandoned warehouse.
- In the horror film, the headless body of the villain was displayed as a warning.
- The story revolved around the mystery of a headless body found near the river.
Meaning
The term refers to the state of a corpse that has been decapitated, often evoking themes of horror or the macabre.
Synonyms
- Decapitated corpse
- Headless cadaver
- Beheaded body
