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calf

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




Example Sentences

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Reaves, who missed six weeks with a calf injury this season, has started in 22 consecutive games.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

That came six months after the 28-year-old's world 1500m title defence in Tokyo was ruined when he tore a calf muscle during the final.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Animal remains were also placed in the grave, including a butchered calf.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

In September, he suffered a calf strain, landing him on the injured list.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

It took a while, but the calf came out alive and kicking.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo