la carcasa
-the framework
See the entry for carcasa.

carcasa

la carcasa(
kahr
-
kah
-
sah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. framework
Tras el incendio, solo quedó en pie la carcasa de la casa.After the fire, only the house's framework remained standing.
a. casing
La carcasa de la máquina evitó que ocurriera un accidente cuando la sierra se rompió.The machine casing prevented an accident from happening when the saw broke.
b. case
La carcasa de mi celular se rompió cuando lo tiré sin querer.The cellphone case broke when I accidentally dropped it.
c. carcass (of a tire)
Tienes que cambiar la llanta porque la carcasa tiene grietas.You need to replace the tire because the carcass is cracked.
a. bones
A veces le doy al perro carcasa de pollo para comer.I feed the dog chicken bones from time to time.
b. carcass
Bajo las larvas, solo quedaba la carcasa y unos restos de carne.Under the larvae, only the carcass and some fleshy remains were left.
a. incendiary device
El sospechoso llevaba una carcasa en la suela de su zapato.The suspect was carrying an incendiary device in the sole of his shoe.
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