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Synonyms

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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Dimarco, socks half-raised on his heavily inked calves, has the engine to do both, as highlighted during Inter's Champions League outing to Dortmund in January.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 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

As older whales became more common, they also became more successful at fathering calves than their younger competitors.

From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026

A County Tyrone man has joined a tiny group of farmers around the world who can say their cow gave birth to five calves.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

Mrs. Clarke took the opportunity to stretch out her calves.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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