Pronunciation: /kæv/
noun a cow or other ungulate giving birth to a calf
A1 The farmer watches the calve play in the field.
A2 The calve was born just last week and is already walking around.
B1 The calve's mother is keeping a close eye on it as it explores the pasture.
B2 The veterinarian checked on the calve to make sure it was healthy and growing properly.
C1 The calve's birth was a cause for celebration on the farm.
C2 The calve's coat was soft and shiny, indicating good health and nutrition.
verb to give birth to a calf
A1 Cows calve in the spring.
A2 The farmer helped the cow calve safely.
B1 It is important to monitor pregnant cows closely as they near their calving date.
B2 The veterinarian was called in to assist with the difficult calving process.
C1 The rancher has developed a calving schedule to ensure proper care for each cow.
C2 The calving season is a busy time on the farm, requiring round-the-clock monitoring.
formal The farmer observed the cows as they began to calve in the spring.
informal The cows are going to calve soon, so we need to keep an eye on them.
slang I heard that cow is about to calve any day now.
figurative The company is expected to calve off a new division next quarter.
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