calve

calve

verb \ˈkav, ˈkäv\

calvedcalv·ing

Definition of CALVE

intransitive verb

1

: to give birth to a calf; also : to produce offspring

2

of an ice mass : to separate or break so that a part becomes detached

transitive verb

1

: to produce by birth

2

of an ice mass : to let become detached

Examples of CALVE

1. The cow calved in the barn.

Origin of CALVE

Middle English, from Old English cealfian, from cealf calf

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with CALVE

halve, have, salve