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Carcass vs Corpse - What's the difference?

carcass | corpse | Synonyms |

Corpse is a synonym of carcass.



As nouns the difference between carcass and corpse

is that carcass is {{l/en|body|Body}} of a dead animal while corpse is a dead body.

As a verb corpse is

to lose control during a performance and laugh uncontrollably.

carcass

English

Alternative forms

* carcase

Noun

(es)
  • of a dead animal.
  • Body of a dead human.
  • of a structure, especially one not normally seen.
  • (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.
  • Synonyms

    * see

    References

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    corpse

    English

    Alternative forms

    * corse (obsolete)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A dead body.
  • (archaic, sometimes, derogatory) A human body in general, whether living or dead.
  • Synonyms

    * body * cadaver * carcass * See also

    Verb

    (corps)
  • (intransitive, slang, of an actor) To lose control during a performance and laugh uncontrollably.
  • Anagrams

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