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Calf Definition & Meaning

calf
noun
  1. young of domestic cattle
  2. the muscular back part of the shank
  3. fine leather from the skin of a calf
  4. young of various large placental mammals e.g. whale or giraffe or elephant or buffalo

"Calf" in song lyrics

See how calf is used in real songs:

  • "As the Jews that used to have to slaughter a calf"
    The Cross Movement [f/ T.R.U.T.H., J-Silas, Todd Bangz, R-Swift, and Flame] — Eternal Cypha
  • "See if I can take a little skin off the calf"
    Dark Lotus — I Hurt Myself
  • "But the slug that remains in his right calf"
    Eyedea — A Murder of Memories

Words that rhyme with calf

Usage tips for "calf"

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Frequently asked questions

What does calf mean?
young of domestic cattle the muscular back part of the shank fine leather from the skin of a calf young of various large placental mammals e.g. whale or giraffe or elephant or buffalo
What part of speech is calf?
Calf is a noun.
How many definitions does calf have?
Calf has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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