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calf

Pronunciation: [kæf]

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Learn how to use calf in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “animal biology”

(noun) a young cow, this is what we call a baby cow when it's still small and usually drinks milk from its mother.

Example

The farmer has a new calf that was born just last week.

Example

They didn't see any calves in the field; it was just adult cows.

Example

How old does a calf need to be before it stops drinking milk?

Context: “anatomy”

(noun) the back part of your lower leg, the muscle that you use when you walk or run. It's the part between your ankle and your knee.

Example

I can feel my calf muscles getting stronger from all the running.

Example

My calves didn’t hurt at all after that short walk.

Example

Do you stretch your calves before you start exercising?

How to pronounce calf

Pronunciation: [kæf]

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