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calf - What does it mean?

Definition of 'calf'

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) cealf, from (etyl) .

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A young cow or bull.
  • Leather made of the skin of the calf; especially, a fine, light-coloured leather used in bookbinding.
  • A young elephant, seal or whale (also used of some other animals).
  • A chunk of ice broken off of a larger glacier, ice shelf, or iceberg.
  • (Kane)
  • A small island, near a larger island.
  • the Calf of Man
  • A cabless railroad engine.
  • (informal|dated) An awkward or silly boy or young man; any silly person; a dolt.
  • * Drayton
  • some silly, doting, brainless calf
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    Derived terms
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    See also
    * cow * veal

    Etymology 2

    (etyl) kalfi, possibly derived from the same Germanic root as ().

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (anatomy) The back of the leg below the knee.
  • The muscle in the back of the leg below the knee.
  • * 1988 , Steve Holman, "Christian Conquers Columbus", , 47 (6): 28-34.
  • Sure, his calves are a little weak, but the rest of his physique is so overwhelming, he should place high.
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    Similar to 'calf'

    cliff, clef, cloff, calif