calf Antonyms
Meaning of calf
calf (n)
young of domestic cattle
the muscular back part of the shank
fine leather from the skin of a calf
young of various large placental mammals e.g. whale or giraffe or elephant or buffalo
calf (n.)
The young of the cow, or of the Bovine family of quadrupeds. Also, the young of some other mammals, as of the elephant, rhinoceros, hippopotamus, and whale.
Leather made of the skin of the calf; especially, a fine, light-colored leather used in bookbinding; as, to bind books in calf.
An awkward or silly boy or young man; any silly person; a dolt.
A small island near a larger; as, the of Man.
A small mass of ice set free from the submerged part of a glacier or berg, and rising to the surface.
The fleshy hinder part of the leg below the knee.
calf Sentence Examples
- The newborn calf struggled to stand on its wobbly legs, eager to nurse from its mother.
- The rancher carefully tended to the injured calf, wrapping its leg in a protective bandage.
- Each spring, the fields come alive with playful antics as calves frolic in the sunshine.
- The dairy farm welcomed a new addition to the herd—a healthy calf with a glossy coat.
- The rancher observed the calf's growth, marveling at how quickly it doubled in size.
- The auctioneer called out bids for the prized calf, drawing attention from potential buyers.
- Despite the stormy weather, the mother cow kept her calf sheltered under her protective gaze.
- Veterinarians monitored the calf's progress, ensuring it received proper nutrition and care.
- The young cowboy eagerly volunteered to bottle-feed the orphaned calf, forming a bond that would last a lifetime.
- As autumn approached, the ranch prepared for the weaning of the calves, marking the transition to a new season of growth.
FAQs About the word calf
young of domestic cattle, the muscular back part of the shank, fine leather from the skin of a calf, young of various large placental mammals e.g. whale or gira
shank,thigh, shin,pin, ham, drumstick,member, forelimb, foreleg
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The newborn calf struggled to stand on its wobbly legs, eager to nurse from its mother.
The rancher carefully tended to the injured calf, wrapping its leg in a protective bandage.
Each spring, the fields come alive with playful antics as calves frolic in the sunshine.
The dairy farm welcomed a new addition to the herd—a healthy calf with a glossy coat.
