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calves    音标拼音: [k'ævz]
calf的复数形

calf的复数形

Calf \Calf\, n.; pl. {Calves}. [OE. calf, kelf, AS. cealf; akin
to D. kalf, G. kalb, Icel. k[=a]lfr, Sw. kalf, Dan. kalv,
Goth. kalb[=o]; cf. Skr. garbha fetus, young, Gr. ?????, Skr
grabh to seize, conceive, Ir. colpa, colpach, a calf.
[root]222.]
1. The young of the cow, or of the Bovine family of
quadrupeds. Also, the young of some other mammals, as of
the elephant, rhinoceros, hippopotamus, and whale.
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2. Leather made of the skin of the calf; especially, a fine,
light-colored leather used in bookbinding; as, to bind
books in calf.
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3. An awkward or silly boy or young man; any silly person; a
dolt. [Colloq.]
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Some silly, doting, brainless calf. --Drayton.
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4. A small island near a larger; as, the Calf of Man.
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5. A small mass of ice set free from the submerged part of a
glacier or berg, and rising to the surface. --Kane.
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6. [Cf. Icel. k[=a]lfi.] The fleshy hinder part of the leg
below the knee.
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{Calf's-foot jelly}, jelly made from the feet of calves. The
gelatinous matter of the feet is extracted by boiling, and
is flavored with sugar, essences, etc.
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  • How to Use “Calves” and “Calfs” Correctly - Grammarly
    Calves or calfs—Which is correct? As you can see from the examples, calf uses -ves ending for its plural form Most dictionaries would agree, if you were to look it up However, Merriam-Webster, lists calfs as an option for the plural of calf, especially when using the word as plural for calfskin
  • “Calves” vs. “Calfs”: Which Is Correct? | YourDictionary
    Some people insist that calfs is the plural form when referring to the leg muscle group, while calves applies to the baby animals, or vice versa In reality, calves is the plural for all forms of calf, whether you’re talking about the baby cow or the part of the leg
  • Calf (leg) - Wikipedia
    The calf (pl : calves; Latin: sura) is the back portion of the lower leg in human anatomy [1] The muscles within the calf correspond to the posterior compartment of the leg
  • Calf Muscle: Anatomy, Function Common Conditions
    Strains and cramps are the most common conditions that affect your calf muscle Your calf muscle is made up of your gastrocnemius muscle and soleus muscle, which attach to your Achilles tendon What is the calf muscle? Your calf muscle is in the back of your lower leg, behind your shin bone (tibia)
  • 4 Best Exercises for Strengthening Calve Muscles - WebMD
    From classic calf raises to dynamic plyometric movements, elevate your fitness routine and sculpt strong, toned calves with these expert-recommended exercises
  • Calfs or Calves: What’s the Difference? - Writing Explained
    Summary Is calfs or calves? Calves is the plural form of the word calf, which refers either to a baby animal or to a section of the leg below the knee Calves is the only correct spelling of this word Calfs is an incorrect spelling of this word, and is to be avoided
  • Calfs or Calves | What’s the Correct Plural Form? - QuillBot
    The correct plural form of the noun “calf” is “calves ” This is the case whether you’re using “calves” to refer to the offspring of a domestic cow or the muscles behind your lower legs
  • Calfs vs. Calves - Grammar. com
    Calf is the singular of the word while calves is the plural for the same word It refers to the lower part of the leg, under the thigh or a baby of some mammals
  • Calfs or Calves - Usage, Difference Examples - GRAMMARIST
    There’s always going to be confusion about calves and calf Remember that the plural form of calf is calves, but calves can also mean your leg muscles, and there is no such word as “calfs ”
  • Calves vs. Calfs: What’s the Correct Plural Form? | Humanizey
    Calves is the correct plural form of calf — a young cow, or the lower leg muscle English changes f → v in some plural nouns (calf → calves, leaf → leaves)





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