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calf

noun

Definition of calfnext
as in thigh
the muscular back part of the leg below the knee

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Recent Examples of calf Sasha also opted for a skirt set, styling an asymmetrical off-the-shoulder white boatneck top with a calf-grazing pencil skirt. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 8 Sep. 2026 Dairy cows are producing less milk and birthing fewer or weakened calves. — Vivian Song, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026 Doctors made long surgical incisions along his left leg, from his hip to his ankle, and along his inner calf and thigh. — Diane Herbst, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026 Phil Dalhausser, who pulled out of the Manhattan Open last month because of a calf injury, returned to partner with Trevor Crabb to win their second straight title. — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for calf
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calf
  1. thigh
  2. shin
  3. shank
Noun
  • Vancouver was without midfielder Thomas Müller due to a thigh injury suffered in a 3-0 victory over the LA Galaxy on Wednesday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026
  • In a loss on Wednesday, the usually upbeat Mauricio Dubón snapped his bat over his thigh after lining out for the last out.
    — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of thigh
Noun
  • Thanks to a shin problem, this was Sesko’s first start since the win against Liverpool on May 3, but his efficiency is already underlining his importance.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Orioles' shortstop Gunnar Henderson was pulled from the game in the eighth after fouling a ball off his shin.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of shin
Noun
  • Adobos, whether with three chiles or the lone suave guajillo chile, become life-giving purees for marinated fish, chicken and beef shank.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Moving beyond the bit system, the Adapter also includes a snap-in T-shank fitting right inside the notch around the joint.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
Definition of shank

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“Calf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calf. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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