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calf

/kɑːf/ noun · British & US
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What does calf mean?

noun

The young of a cow or bull, or the hock joint of an animal, especially when swollen or inflamed. A young person, especially one in their early twenties.

Example

"The farmer took the calf to the vet to have its hock joint treated."

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