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calves 1 of 2

noun

variants also calfs

Definition of calves

plural of calf

as in thighs

the muscular back part of the leg below the knee

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verb

present tense third-person singular of calve

as in kids

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Noun

That prevents people from building up strength to compensate for an injury the way stronger quads and calves can compensate for a hurt knee. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 These moves help to build strength in the quads, hamstrings, glutes and calves. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Birdie had found the calves darling, so darling her chest hurt. — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026 It was draped over bars, painted onto subway walls and tattooed onto calves and forearms. — ABC News, 31 July 2026 The 13-year-old suffered a graze wound to both his calves and was taken to Comer Children's Hospital in good condition. — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 30 July 2026 Step-Up The step-up targets the quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, and calves, and its movement mechanics reflect everyday activities, such as climbing stairs, that are essential to independent living. — Jenessa Connor, Health, 30 July 2026 Walking lunges, high-knee marches and squats in shallow water strengthen the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes and calves. — Patricia Neligan, AJC.com, 27 July 2026 The design featured a mesh midriff with an asymmetrical tassel that hung from one shoulder down to her calves. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 25 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for calves

Noun

Chicken thighs, fish with skin and egg whites all support collagen synthesis, and thigh meat tends to contain more collagen than breast meat — and is usually cheaper.

— Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026

Definition of thighs

Verb

Running under the surface of the film is the anxiety that kids his age are lucky to secure any job, even one as low-paying and exploitative as Erika’s studio assistant.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Idaho law mandates that kids age 14 or younger wear a life jacket on the water, according to the city.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 22 June 2026

Definition of kids

Noun

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
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

Definition of shanks

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