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calf

[kaf, kahf] / kæf, kɑf /
NOUN
leg between knee and ankle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG




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Forward Adou Thiero remains out with a right medial collateral ligament sprain and guard Austin Reaves is closing in on the final week of the initial four-week timetable provided for his left calf strain.

From Los Angeles Times

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

The 35-year-old suffered a calf injury while playing for Cardiff against Ospreys on 1 January.

From BBC

Rui Hachimura had missed the previous seven games with a right calf strain but was back in action against the Hawks.

From Los Angeles Times

Southern California’s Gray Whale Census & Behavior Project reported record-low calf counts last year.

From Los Angeles Times