calf
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A calf is an animal that is still very young and hasn't grown up yet. It's often a baby cow.
When we talk about calves, it usually refers to baby cows that are raised on farms for milk or meat. But sometimes you might hear someone say "calf" when referring to the lower part of a leg, especially in sports like football or rugby. That's because the calf muscles in your legs help you move and run.
How common is "calf"?
Word calf is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
noun
A young cow or bull.
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