Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
carcase
Noun
/ˈkɑː.kəs/
Definition
The dead body of an animal, especially one that is unfit for consumption.
Examples
- The hunter found the carcase of an elk in the forest.
- After the storm, the carcase of the whale washed ashore.
- Vultures often feed on the carcase of dead animals.
Meaning
A carcass refers to the remains of a dead animal, often used in contexts related to butchery, wildlife, or veterinary science.
Synonyms
- body
- remains
- corpse
- remnant
