carcass

nounfeminineinformal/kɐɾˈka.sɐ/low

car·ca·ça

Definition

The main structure or skeleton of a vehicle, machine, or animal; a dead body, especially in an advanced state of decay.

The carcass of the old ship lay on the beach.

Vultures were circling the animal carcass.

syn

Origem obscura, possivelmente onomatopeica ou do francês antigo 'carcas'.