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Definition of calf - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
animalyoung of a cow or other bovine
- The farmer fed the calf in the barn..
2.
medicalback of the leg below the knee
- She felt a cramp in her calf during the run.
3.
materialleather made from young cattle hide
- The book was bound in fine calf.
4.
animalyoung deer elephant seal whale or giraffe
- The elephant calf stayed close to its mother.
5.
geographyDated UK small island near a larger islandDated UK
- We sailed past a tiny calf near the coast.
Images of calf
young of a cow or other bovine 
small island near a larger island
Expressions with calf
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money or wealth idolized as an end
He chased the golden calf, forgetting his true values.
soft leather made from the skin of a young cow
The book was bound in dark brown calf leather.
pregnant with a young cow
The farmer said the cow is in calf.
muscle at the back of the lower leg
He strained his calf muscle during the race.
liver of a young cow used as food
She prepared a delicious dish with calf's liver.
rodeo contest where a rider ropes a calf and fastens its legs
He won calf roping by roping and tying the calf in seconds.
thymus or pancreas of a calf used as food
The chef prepared calf sweetbread with a rich sauce.
reaching to the middle part of the lower leg
She wore a calf-length skirt to the party.
the brain of a young cow used as food
The chef prepared a dish using calf's brain.
length of clothing reaching halfway between the knee and ankle
She prefers skirts that are mid-calf for office wear..
outer thinner bone between knee and ankle
He fractured his calf bone during the game.
smooth, shiny leather made from young cattle
The shoes were crafted from high-quality box calf..
exercise lifting heels to strengthen calf muscles
She does calf raises every morning to strengthen her legs.
give someone a grand welcome, often with an expensive meal
They slaughtered the fatted calf when their son returned from abroad.
celebrate by preparing a special feast or welcoming someone warmly
They killed the fatted calf when she returned home.
romantic feelings in young people that are brief and naive
Many teenagers experience calf love for the first time at school.
Origin of calf
Old Norse, kalfi (calf of the leg)
Terms with calf included in their meaning
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clothing
type of sock that reaches mid-calf
food
meat from a young calf used for food
animal
young calf bred for eating
cooking
liver of a calf used as meat
clothing
pants that end mid-calf
clothing
snug calf-length trousers for casual wear
medical
tendon connecting calf muscles to the heel bone
medical
strong tissue connecting calf muscles to heel bone
agriculture
young female cow that has not borne a calf
material
fine parchment from calf, lamb, or kid skin
clothing
calf-length trousers popular in the 1950s
leather
hide of a young animal like a calf
animal
cow or calf
animal
unbranded range animal, especially a calf
food
seasoned jellied loaf made from pig or calf head
animal birth
give birth to a calf
animal
having given birth to a calf
animal birth
act of giving birth to a calf
animal birth
in the process of giving birth to a calf
clothing
pants ending mid-calf, shorter than full-length pants
clothing
calf-length pants for casual wear
medical
pain in calf muscles during exercise
livestock
motherless calf in a cattle herd
cattle ranching
motherless calf in a range herd
Examples of calf in a sentence
A calf was born on the farm last night. He massaged his calf after the workout. The injury to her calf required medical attention. The craftsman worked with calf to make shoes. Calf is often used in luxury handbags. The giraffe calf wobbled on its long legs.
A seal calf was spotted near the shore. The calf was barely visible from the mainland. Fishermen often rest on the calf during long trips.
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- French:veau, mollet, ...
- German:Kalb, Wade, ...
- Italian:vitello, polpaccio, ...
- Spanish:becerro, gemelo, ...
- Portuguese:vitelo, panturrilha, ...
- Chinese:小牛, 小腿, ...
- Japanese:子牛, ふくらはぎ, ...
- Arabic:عِجل, بَطَّة السَّاق, ...
- Hebrew:עֵגֶל, שְׁרִיר הַתְּאוֹמִים, ...
- Russian:теленок, икра, ...
- Ukrainian:теля, литка, ...
- Hindi:बछड़ा, पिंडली, ...
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