headless torso

Frequency: 4.52.1 per million words

a torso without a head, often used in forensic or archaeological contexts

torsoADJECTIVE + torso

Categories:

headless

Examples (10)

  • The headless torso of a man was found in some bushes.
  • Detectives were baffled by the discovery of a headless torso near the river.
  • Archaeologists unearthed a marble headless torso from the ancient Roman site.
  • The artist sculpted a striking headless torso out of dark bronze.
  • Rumors spread about a ghostly headless torso haunting the old mansion.
  • Investigators meticulously examined the headless torso for any identifying marks.
  • A forensic anthropologist identified the species from the headless torso remains.
  • He described the mannequin as a headless torso used for displaying clothes.
  • The ancient statue, now a headless torso, once depicted a powerful deity.
  • Such a gruesome discovery as a headless torso can deeply traumatize a community.