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calf

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




Example Sentences

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Bilodeau’s injury was a minor knee sprain suffered in the win over Michigan State on Friday, while Dent suffered a minor calf strain early in the game against the Boilermakers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

With Tom Curry out with a calf injury sustained in the warm-up of their loss to Italy, Guy Pepper shifts to open-side.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 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

The rest homed in on Jason, wrapping him like a rodeo calf and yanking him upside down.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan