calf

noun

Definition of calfnext
as in thigh
the muscular back part of the leg below the knee

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Recent Examples of calf There are other entrees as well, like sword fish rolls, king prawns and scampi and calves liver. — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 With that posture, your glutes and hamstrings share the load with your quadriceps to support your knees, while your calves support your ankle joints and your back muscles support your spine. — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026 Acquired in a trade, Berti contributed to their World Series run, offering defensive flexibility and baserunning despite a calf injury. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 It’s made from Italian calf suede and is soft, slouchy, and very spacious. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for calf
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calf
  1. thigh
  2. shin
  3. shank
Noun
  • Jurors also saw a larger gunshot wound along his top right thigh and a slightly smaller wound near Shakur’s right buttock.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • After falling to the grass, Hall walked to the medical tent to be examined by trainers, who appeared to be looking at his right thigh.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of thigh
Noun
  • The play came midway into the second quarter, with third-string quarterback Garrett Nussmeier leading the offense and Allen getting some extra work after missing last week with a shin bruise.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Sit in the seat with your back flat against the padding, and your shins pressed against the shin pad.
    — Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of shin
Noun
  • Moving beyond the bit system, the Adapter also includes a snap-in T-shank fitting right inside the notch around the joint.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
  • Shoes with hidden metal components, including steel toes, buckles, heel rods, vintage metal shanks, and some orthopedic inserts, are the most likely to cause delays.
    — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
Definition of shank

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