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 The Yankees will also need Giancarlo Stanton (right calf strain) back at some point. — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 15 July 2026 Diaz's go-to no-gear routine is one minute of squats, one minute of high knees, and one minute of calf raises. — Angela Haupt, Time, 14 July 2026 The policy shift follows a single pack killing nearly 100 cows and calves in Sierra Valley in seven months last year. — Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026 The midi-length Roland Mouret dress featured a plunging wrap neckline, a matching skinny red belt at her waist, and a form-fitting skirt that flared out around her calves. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for calf
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calf
  1. thigh
  2. shin
  3. shank
Noun
  • The actress wore a black and white dress with a thigh-high slit from Chanel’s resort 2027 collection, designed by Matthieu Blazy.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
  • Prosecutors say Castro, 52, fired through a home’s front door and shot Sosa-Celis in the thigh.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Definition of thigh
Noun
  • The excitement surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup has inspired many fans, from former players to beginners, to slide into a pair of shin guards and start playing the beautiful game.
    — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
  • Two wounded bystanders, a 28-year-old man shot in the shin and a 22-year-old woman blasted in the right forearm, are expected to recover.
    — Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 12 July 2026
Definition of shin
Noun
  • Rounding out the trio is a take on the Air Max 95 Neon with orange substitutions on its Big Bubble heel unit and eyestay loops and a green and orange gradient on the outsole’s shank.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
  • Mordecai If your dad loves baseball, take him to the bistro across from Wrigley Field for beef Wellington ($55), a lamb shank ($45) and an Old-Fashioned ($18).
    — Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Definition of shank

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“Calf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calf. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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