calf
Pronunciation: [kæf]
Word
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?
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