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calves

1 American  
[kavz, kahvz] / kævz, kɑvz /

noun

  1. plural of calf.

calves 2 American  
[kavz, kahvz] / kævz, kɑvz /

noun

  1. plural of calf.

calves British  
/ kɑːvz /

noun

  1. the plural of calf 1 calf 2

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According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the population has declined by more than half since 2016, and sightings of calves have become rare.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

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

It’s primarily the hamstrings and quadriceps, but everything, including the glutes, calves, hips and core, counts.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 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

The dark, murky storm surge was up to Natalie’s calves.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

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