Calf

Pronunciation: /kæf/

Definitions of calf

noun the fleshy part of the back of the human leg below the knee

Example Sentences

A1 The baby cow is called a calf.

A2 The farmer's calf was happily grazing in the field.

B1 The calf was born just last week and is already growing fast.

B2 The calf's mother was keeping a close eye on it as it played in the meadow.

C1 The calf was being weaned off milk and transitioning to solid food.

C2 The calf was being trained to follow commands and participate in cattle shows.

Examples of calf in a Sentence

formal The calf of the cow was born healthy and strong.

informal I saw a cute little calf in the field today.

slang Check out that calf muscle on him, he must work out a lot.

figurative The new employee is still a calf in the industry, but shows great potential.

Grammatical Forms of calf

• plural: calves
• comparative: more calf
• superlative: most calf
• present tense: calves
• future tense: will calf
• perfect tense: have calved
• continuous tense: are calving
• singular: calf
• positive degree: calf
• infinitive: to calf
• gerund: calving
• participle: calved

Origin and Evolution of calf

First Known Use: 1000 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'calf' originated from Old English 'calf' which is derived from Proto-Germanic 'kalbaz'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a young cow or bull, the word 'calf' has evolved to also refer to the back portion of the leg below the knee in humans.