carcass
dead animal body / structural frame / internal framework
Noun
pl: carcasses
This term evokes a stark, visceral image of death and decay when applied to animals. It is more clinical and detached than corpse, which is typically reserved for humans, and carries a heavy connotation of waste or raw material in the context of butchery. In technical or industrial contexts, the word shifts from biological decay to structural emptiness. It describes the skeletal essence of a manufactured object, emphasizing the absence of skin, upholstery, or cladding, thereby highlighting the raw geometry of the build.
Meanings
Noun
The dead body of an animal, especially one that has been slaughtered for food or found dead in nature.
"The vultures circled the carcass of the dead zebra."