Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /kɑːf/Category:Entries with IPA pronunciation
• SAMPA: /kA:f/

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Noun

1. (countable)Category:Countable nouns A calf is a young cow or the young of certain other large mammals.

   The cow gave birth to a calf today.

2. (countable)Category:Countable nouns The back of the leg below the knee is called the calf.

   The muscle in my calf hurt after I ran for two hours.