carcase

[US]/'kɑːkəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the body of a dead animal; framework (equal to carcass)
Word Forms
Pluralcarcases

Phrases & Collocations

animal carcase

rotting carcase

Example Sentences

Wheresoever the carcase is,there will the ravens be gathered together.

The carcase of the old car was left abandoned in the field.

The carcase of the deer was found by the hunters in the forest.

Vultures were circling above the carcase of the dead animal.

The carcase of the shipwreck was slowly sinking into the ocean.

The carcase of the building was demolished to make space for a new construction.

The carcase of the plane crash was scattered across the field.

The carcase of the fish was left on the shore by the fishermen.

The carcase of the animal was carefully examined by the forensic team.

The carcase of the old building was a haunting reminder of the past.

The carcase of the car was crushed beyond recognition in the accident.

Real-world Examples

" You should take good care of your old carcase."

Source: Selected Modern Chinese Essays 1

We drank them up, shredding the evidence, breathing a collective sigh as misshapen carcases were cast aside.

Source: Friday Flash Fiction - 100-word Micro Fiction

As is usual with bright natures, the deity that lies ignominiously chained within an ephemeral human carcase shone out of him like a ray.

Source: Returning Home

This time he had come in for the neck of a chicken and some bits of carcase.

Source: Women's Paradise (Middle)

I am Robin Hood, as thy caitiff carcase soon shall know." " Then art thou indeed that famous outlaw?

Source: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

The carcase is often left to rot upon the ground, or to be devoured by beasts and birds of prey.

Source: The Wealth of Nations (Part Two)

Whatever part of this price, therefore, is not paid by the wool and the hide, must be paid by the carcase.

Source: The Wealth of Nations (Part Two)

The vast establishment displayed but the carcase of its usual appearance, the woodwork was absolutely bare, as on the day of taking possession.

Source: Women's Paradise (Middle)

Now let's pinpoint some dead dinosaur carcases.

Source: University of Alberta - Dinosaur Paleontology

Those who had merely secured pieces of carcase were greatly discontented. However, the food had been of much better quality since the late improvements.

Source: Women's Paradise (Middle)

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