calves

[kavz, kahvz] / kævz, kɑvz /

NOUN

cattle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

herd oxen

STRONG

beasts bulls cows dogies livestock longhorn shorthorns stock strays

WEAK

bovid mammals moo cows

Example Sentences

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Roberts also used a mound visit in the fourth inning when Sasaki said his calves were close to cramping up.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 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

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

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

"She had an easy calving, the vet said the calves were easy to get out, it was just the stress of carrying so many calves."

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

We milked out our half and turned the calves in for theirs and made for the house for our breakfast.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck