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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

He said members had pulled a bag from the water, only to find it stuffed with a sheep carcass.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Some birds traveled up to 155 kilometers in a single day, flying in direct paths toward places where a carcass was likely to appear, even though the exact timing of a kill cannot be predicted.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 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

He bopped Mutto again with the muskrat carcass, chased him once around the table and out of the kitchen.

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli




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