Calve

Synonyms of calve

• drop
• farrow
• give birth

Antonyms of calve

• conceive
• sire
• impregnate

Collocations of calve

calve a calf

Frequency: 80 %

The cow will calve a calf in the spring.

calve ice

Frequency: 70 %

The glacier began to calve icebergs into the ocean.

calve a glacier

Frequency: 60 %

The warming temperatures caused the glacier to calve rapidly.

calve a cow

Frequency: 50 %

The farmer was excited for his cow to calve and give birth.

calve a mountain

Frequency: 40 %

The earthquake caused the mountain to calve massive boulders.

Idiomatic Expressions for calve

• Phrase: like a cow calving
  Meaning: to describe a situation or event that is messy, chaotic, or difficult
  Usage: The project fell apart like a cow calving, with missed deadlines and confusion.