Associations to the word «Calve»
Noun
- Iceberg
- Calf
- Cow
- Whales
- Glacier
- Herd
- Thigh
- Bethel
- Dairy
- Stocking
- Beef
- Cattle
- Steer
- Fjord
- Branding
- Lamb
- Reindeer
- Grazing
- Cramp
- Pasture
- Whale
- Bison
- Breeding
- Milk
- Ankle
- Ox
- Sheep
- Bull
- Moose
- Aching
- Corral
- Crate
- Rancher
- Shelf
- Goat
- Elk
- Suck
- Feeding
- Tundra
- Mating
- Longevity
- Toe
- Holstein
- Elephant
- Whaling
- Buttock
- Pig
- Chicken
- Fed
- Greenland
- Breed
- Weigh
- Boots
- Slaughter
- Bullock
- Fawn
- Stirrup
- Swine
- Sow
- Poultry
- Muscle
- Ice
- Antelope
- Offspring
- Sandal
- Skirt
- Buffalo
- Jelly
- Ranch
- Swelling
- Forage
- Rhino
- Dolphin
- Livestock
- Predator
- Hose
- Deer
- Hog
- Lagoon
Adjective
Wiktionary
CALVE, verb. (intransitive) To give birth to a calf.
CALVE, verb. (intransitive) To assist the giving of birth of a calf.
CALVE, verb. (intransitive) (figuratively) (especially of an iceberg, glacier, or the like) To break off or shed a large piece.
Dictionary definition
CALVE, verb. Release ice; "The icebergs and glaciers calve".
CALVE, verb. Birth; "the whales calve at this time of year".
Wise words
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meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.