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Vocabulary Entry
calf
|noun • verb • noun
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N
noun
A young bovine animal, particularly a young cow or bull.
Example Sentences
"The farmer raised a calf alongside the adult cows."
"She watched the calf take its first steps in the field."
"The calf was very playful and kept jumping around."
V
verb
To give birth to a calf or to cause a calf to be born.
Example Sentences
"The cow will calf in the spring."
"She helped the farmer calf the livestock."
"After a few hours, the cow finally calfed successfully."
N
noun
The back portion of the lower leg in humans.
Example Sentences
"He felt a cramp in his calf after the long run."
"The calf muscle helps in walking and running."
"She stretched her calf before starting the exercise."