Calving

Pronunciation: /ˈkælvɪŋ/

Definitions of calving

noun The act of giving birth to a calf (in cows or other ungulates)

Example Sentences

A1 Calving is when a cow gives birth to a calf.

A2 Farmers need to be prepared for calving season to ensure the safety of the animals.

B1 Proper nutrition and care are essential for successful calving in dairy cows.

B2 Veterinarians play a key role in monitoring the health of cows during the calving process.

C1 Research shows that environmental factors can impact the timing and frequency of calving in wild animals.

C2 The study of calving patterns in marine mammals provides valuable insights into their reproductive behavior.

Examples of calving in a Sentence

formal The process of calving involves the breaking off of large pieces of ice from a glacier.

informal We might get lucky and witness some calving while we're out on the boat.

slang I heard there's some crazy calving happening down at the ice shelf.

figurative The company is calving off non-profitable divisions to focus on their core business.

Grammatical Forms of calving

• past tense: calved
• plural: calvings
• comparative: more calving
• superlative: most calving
• present tense: calve
• future tense: will calve
• perfect tense: have calved
• continuous tense: is calving
• singular: calving
• positive degree: calving
• infinitive: to calve
• gerund: calving
• participle: calved

Origin and Evolution of calving

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'calving' originated from the Old Norse word 'kalfi', which means 'a calf'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the act of a cow giving birth to a calf, 'calving' has evolved to also encompass the breaking off of icebergs or glaciers, likening the process to the birth of a calf.