carcass
Translation
carcass, dead body (of an animal)
Examples
Vultures were circling the animal carcass.
Vultures were circling the animal carcass.
The butcher prepared the lamb carcass.
The butcher prepared the lamb carcass.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) carcass (noun) the dead body of an animal Vultures were circling the animal carcass.
Similar Words
Synonyms: corpse (human), remains, body
Etymology
From Old French 'carcasse', of uncertain origin.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'car' that has 'crashed'. Its 'carcass' is what's left. Used for the dead body of an animal.