Synonyms of calves

calves 1 of 2

noun

variants also calfs

plural of calf

as in thighs

the muscular back part of the leg below the knee

Related Words

• thighs
• shins
• hams
• shanks
• pins
• drumsticks
• members
• forelegs
• forelimbs

calves

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of calve

as in kids

Related Words

• kids
• litters
• fathers
• pups
• kittens
• sires
• whelps
• begets
• kindles
• mothers
• breeds
• generates
• labors
• spawns
• births
• propagates
• reproduces
• multiplies
• gets
• produces
• has
• bears
• delivers
• drops

Dissimilar Words

• aborts
• loses
• miscarries

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of calves

Noun

Dairy cows produce calves as part of the reproductive cycle that initiates milk production, and Holstein steers have long entered the beef supply. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026

The glitzy panel gave way to thin brown leather straps that wrapped around Lyonne’s calves and feet, secured in place with coordinating gold buckles. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026

By pinpointing what is killing the calves, researchers hope to find ways to protect the vulnerable population. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

These lightweight compression socks gently squeeze the feet and calves in order to improve blood circulation, reduce swelling, and prevent pain. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026

Some of the most striking accounts involved mothers caring for their calves. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

Common lower-body tension points to address include calves, quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes. — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

The burning in your calves will be temporary, but the pictures from the summit will last a lifetime. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Grizzly bears sustained by seasonal cutthroat turned to elk calves for precious calories, according to research by ecologist Arthur Middleton, an associate professor at UC Berkeley. — Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 23 Sep. 2026