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The calf stayed close to the cow.
What does Calf mean?
A calf is a young animal or the back of the lower leg.
Dictionary definition
a young cow, bull, whale, or elephant; also the back part of the lower leg.
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Her calf hurt after the long run.
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The elephant calf walked between the two adult elephants.
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What can calf mean?
Calf can mean a young animal or the muscle area at the back of the lower leg.
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Which word is related to calf?
A young cow is called a calf.
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Which sentence uses calf correctly?
A calf is a young animal that may follow its mother.
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MeaningCalf means A calf is a young animal or the back of the lower leg.
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Synonyms
Words like Calf
young cowA simple phrase for calf as an animal.
lower leg muscleA simple phrase for calf as a body part.
Antonyms
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adult cowA grown cow, unlike a young calf.
shinThe front of the lower leg, unlike the calf at the back.
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Calf word family
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calf
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calf
A young animal or lower-leg muscle.
noun
calves
More than one calf.
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A calf is a young animal or the back of the lower leg.
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Calf is not the same as adult cow. Calf means a calf is a young animal or the back of the lower leg.
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