calf

B1
Pronunciation
/kæf/
/kɐːf/
/kɑːf/
/kæf/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

A young cow or bull.

2 Definition

Leather made of the skin of the calf; especially, a fine, light-coloured leather used in bookbinding.

3 Definition

A young deer, elephant, seal, whale or giraffe (also used of some other animals).

4 Definition

A chunk of ice broken from a larger glacier, ice shelf, or iceberg.

5 Definition

A small island, near a larger island.

Example Sentences
  • the Calf of Man
6 Definition

A cabless railroad engine.

7 Definition

An awkward or silly boy or young man; any silly person; a dolt.

8 Definition

The back of the leg below the knee.

9 Definition

The muscle in the back of the leg below the knee.