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 Allegretti, though, suffered a calf injury in Wednesday’s first workout and therefore sat out Thursday. — Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Christian Kirk has been out since straining a calf in Sunday’s opening session. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 31 July 2026 Filmed off the coast of New South Wales, Australia, on Tuesday, the video shows the water fill with blood before the newborn calf emerges to take its first breath. — Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 31 July 2026 The drone footage shows the newborn calf emerging before taking its first breath at the surface. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for calf
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calf
  1. thigh
  2. shin
  3. shank
Noun
  • With a plunging halter neckline and thigh-high slit, Palmer’s sleeveless dress merged traditional design cues with a contemporary edge.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
  • Both shot at the victim, hitting him in the thigh, according to the affidavit.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
Definition of thigh
Noun
  • Benjamin Sesko is still returning to full fitness after his shin injury, and did not travel to Finland.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of shin
Noun
  • Included in the kit are standard 4-, 6- and 8-mm hex screwdriver shanks that are compatible with all standard hex screwdriver bits and micro screwdrivers.
    — Shirl Leigh July 20, New Atlas, 20 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of shank

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“Calf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calf. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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