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calf

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




Example Sentences

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The grade-two calf tear he sustained originated from a "freak accident" when he overstretched at the end of his semi-final, straining the muscle which eventually gave out in the medal race.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

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

He was bound to make his first All-Star Game before being sidelined for more than a month because of a calf injury.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Pointing at a calf lying motionless in a green field in South Africa's Eastern Cape province, farmer Igsahn Felix let out a heavy sigh.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Suddenly, the idea of trying to resuscitate Ekon the same way Mama had taught her to resuscitate a kondoo calf seemed more than a little foolish.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray