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 Cow-calf ranchers, who raise permanent herds of mother calves to sell for beef, produce the supply of cows for the entire industry and have been able to hike prices. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026 For Meryll Rogge’s debut show as creative director, the designer showcased a variety of footwear, including lace-up architectural slingback kitten heels paired with calf-high socks. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026 The fourth-round linebacker out of Oklahoma missed OTAs and minicamp with a calf injury, but has slotted in as a second stringer — while occasionally joining the first-team defense. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Offensive lineman Damien Lewis (calf) missed Monday and has been out since July 28. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for calf
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calf
  1. thigh
  2. shin
  3. shank
Noun
  • Oh, and sweat, bacne, thigh chafing, and, in some cases, a smattering of pesky little bumps in the area above your upper thigh and below your buttcheeks.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Budd gets back into the race and Decker goes down with an injured thigh.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of thigh
Noun
  • The play came midway into the second quarter, with third-string quarterback Garrett Nussmeier leading the offense and Allen getting some extra work after missing last week with a shin bruise.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Sit in the seat with your back flat against the padding, and your shins pressed against the shin pad.
    — Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of shin
Noun
  • 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
  • Shoes with hidden metal components, including steel toes, buckles, heel rods, vintage metal shanks, and some orthopedic inserts, are the most likely to cause delays.
    — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 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 19 Aug. 2026.

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