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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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A whale carcass was reportedly spotted on Thursday off the Danish island of Anholt, located between Denmark and Sweden.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

The dolphin carcass has been sent for further examination, although test results could take up to six months.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

"We have not seen one single carcass of any animal," Aucamp said.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Soutine’s idea was to return to the abattoir for a bucket of blood and toss it over the carcass, restoring its original hue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Dalgard carried the carcass of Monkey 053 into the examination room and opened it up and looked inside the body cavity.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston




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