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carcass
The definition of a carcass is a dead body, especially one of an animal that has been consumed or dressed for consumption.
(noun)The dead body of a chicken that is going to be eaten is an example of a carcass.
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See carcass in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
- the dead body of an animal, often specif. of a slaughtered animal dressed as meat
- the human body, living or dead: scornful or humorous usage
- the worthless remains of something, esp. its outer shell
- the framework or base structure, as of a ship, tire, etc.
Origin: ME carcais < OFr carcois < ? : sp. < Fr carcasse
Brit. sp. carcase
See carcass in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- The dead body of an animal, especially one slaughtered for food.
- The body of a human.
- Remains from which the substance or character is gone: the carcass of a once glorious empire.
- A framework or basic structure: the carcass of a burned-out building.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English carcas
Origin: , from Anglo-Norman carcais
Origin: and Medieval Latin carcasium
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