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calves

1 American  
[kavz, kahvz] / kævz, kɑvz /

noun

  1. plural of calf.

calves 2 American  
[kavz, kahvz] / kævz, kɑvz /

noun

  1. plural of calf.

calves British  
/ kɑːvz /

noun

  1. the plural of calf 1 calf 2

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As older whales became more common, they also became more successful at fathering calves than their younger competitors.

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

She said it would be high risk for the cow as well as the calves.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

Sadly, while the five calves - two male and three females - are all doing well, their mother has since died.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

After an hour or so, his calves became numb and he lowered his feet to the ground.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai

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