carcass

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Translations

[edit] English

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• carcase

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carcass (plural carcasses)

1. The body of a dead animal
2. The body of a dead human
3. The framework of a structure, especially one not normally seen
4. (nautical) an early incendiary ship-to-ship projectile consisting of an iron shell filled with saltpetre, sulphur, resin, turpentine, antimony and tallow with vents for flame

[edit] Synonyms

• see Wikisaurus:body, Wikisaurus:corpse

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