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calf

/kæf/

Meanings
  • noun

    A young bovine animal, up to about one year old.

    - "The farmer sold the newborn calf to the butcher."
    - "The calf followed its mother around the pasture."
  • noun

    A muscle of the lower leg, at the back of the ankle.

    - "I have a cramp in my calf."
    - "The athlete had to stretch his calves before the race."

Pronunciation
  1. /kæf/



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  2. /kæf/



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Synonyms

bullet , cowlet , cowling , moggy
Rhymes
Words rhyming with calf
alf , calm , alfalfa , alfabeta
Variants
List of all variants of calf that leads to same result
calf , calflike , calfs , calves , in calf , calf-love , calf-loves , calf's-foot jellies , calf's-foot jelly , bobbies , bobby , bobby calf , Russia calf , Russia leather
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English calve, from calveian 'to give birth'. Cognate with Dutch kalf, German Kalb.


Trivia
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  1. Calves are usually born in the spring and early summer.

  2. A newborn calf can stand and walk within minutes of being born.

  3. The largest calf ever recorded weighed over 1,000 pounds.


Related Concepts
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  1. veal: The meat from a young calf is called veal.

  2. dairy industry: Calves are an important part of the dairy industry, as they are the source of milk for cheese and other dairy products.


Culture
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In literature, a calf is sometimes used as a symbol of innocence and vulnerability. In art, calves are often depicted in pastoral scenes or as part of a larger bovine herd.

How to Memorize "calf"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a young cow with its udders full of milk and a newborn calf nursing. Or imagine a muscle at the back of your leg.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'calf' with the word 'newborn'. Or think of the muscle in your leg.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Calves are Cute and Curious Little Animals' to remember the definition of a calf as a young bovine animal. Or use 'Calf Cramp' to remember the muscle in your leg.


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