calf | ||
1. | [ noun ] (zoology) young of domestic cattle | |
Related terms: | young_mammal maverick dogie cattle veal | |
2. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) the muscular back part of the shank | |
Synonyms: | sura | |
Related terms: | skeletal_muscle shank gastrocnemius Achilles_tendon soleus | |
3. | [ noun ] fine leather from the skin of a calf | |
Synonyms: | calfskin | |
Related terms: | leather box_calf | |
4. | [ noun ] (zoology) young of various large placental mammals e.g. whale or giraffe or elephant or buffalo | |
Related terms: | young_mammal | |
Similar spelling: |
Calfee calif calif. call_up |