Caleb

[key-luhb]

noun

1. (in the Bible) a Hebrew leader, sent as a spy into the land of Canaan.

2. a male given name.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Caleb¹

From Hebrew Kālēbh “dog”

Example Sentences

“It forces these businesses to really thoughtfully define their path to becoming a clinical-stage company earlier on,” said Caleb Appleton, a partner at Bison Ventures.

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The production of outside linebackers Bud Dupree and Caleb Murphy has been underwhelming opposite Tuli Tuipulotu, who had four sacks against the New York Giants.

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Caleb Wilde is a partner at his family’s business, Wilde Funeral Home, in Parkesburg, Pennsylvania.

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Northwestern’s Caleb Komolafe met so little resistance that he fumbled a pitch and was able to score untouched on a nine-yard touchdown run.

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New Zealand started the match strongly, with winger Caleb Clarke crossing the line inside three minutes and Leroy Carter and Roigard adding further tries to establish a 20-3 midway through the first half.

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