- plural of calf.
calves
Example Sentences
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Ben Gannon-Doak shone for Scotland in their win against Haiti, but had to be replaced on 75 minutes because of his "calves leaving the stadium" before he did.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
To reduce the screwworm risk on the ranch he co-owns and manages, Diebel plans to push the birthing season for his calves to colder months when the flies are less active.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Canada's food inspection agency has announced a temporary ban on livestock from the US state of Texas after flesh-eating screwworms were discovered in calves this week.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
When calves had siblings, they typically shared only one parent rather than both.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
The dark, murky storm surge was up to Natalie’s calves.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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