calves
1 Americannoun
noun
noun
Example Sentences
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Even decades later, the legacy of whaling continues to shape whale populations, affecting not only how many whales exist today but also which males succeed in fathering calves.
From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026
“He told me I had to get my calves stronger if I wanted to be great,” James said, smiling at the thought of those conversations from years ago.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026
It’s primarily the hamstrings and quadriceps, but everything, including the glutes, calves, hips and core, counts.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026
A female elephant can live as long as 80 years, yet she produces only a small number of calves over her lifetime.
From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2026
He went to Grandpa’s and to Uncle Henry’s, to talk about the cheese-making, and Uncle Henry said he would kill one of his calves.
From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder
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