Carcass
In joinery, a carcass (or carcase) is a simple solid box that is used as a building block or basis for the production of a piece of furniture. This may also be referred to as carcase work, carcase construction or case construction. A carcass is typically constructed from an inferior substance that will be given a higher quality covering or veneer. Common carcass materials include softwoods, plywood, laminated board or some other inexpensive material.
The word carcass may also refer to the main 'shell' structure of a building, including the load-bearing structure, but generally excluding flooring, roofing, windows, finishes and so on.
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