Carcass

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑrkəs/

Definitions of carcass

noun the dead body of an animal, especially one that has been slaughtered or hunted

Example Sentences

A1 The vulture ate the carcass of the dead animal.

A2 The hunter found the deer carcass in the forest.

B1 The forensic team examined the carcass for clues.

B2 The scientist studied the whale carcass to learn more about its species.

C1 The archaeologist discovered a well-preserved carcass of a prehistoric animal.

C2 The preservation of the mammoth carcass was a significant scientific achievement.

Examples of carcass in a Sentence

formal The forensic team examined the carcass of the deer found in the woods.

informal We stumbled upon a deer carcass while hiking in the forest.

slang Eww, there's a gross carcass on the side of the road.

figurative The abandoned factory was a carcass of its former glory.

Grammatical Forms of carcass

• plural: carcasses
• comparative: more carcass
• superlative: most carcass
• present tense: carcass
• future tense: will carcass
• perfect tense: has carcassed
• continuous tense: is carcassing
• singular: carcass
• positive degree: carcass
• infinitive: to carcass
• gerund: carcassing
• participle: carcassed

Origin and Evolution of carcass

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'carcass' originated from the Old French word 'carcasse' which came from the Latin word 'carcassia' meaning 'framework'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'carcass' evolved to refer to the dead body of an animal or the remains of something that has been destroyed or damaged.