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 Crew-length socks are longer and can usually be pulled halfway up your calf. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 High heels naturally put the foot in a plantarflexed position, engaging the calf muscles to activate for a prolonged period of time and increasing pressure on the ball of the foot. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026 In January of this year, the average price for a calf in Florida was 59% higher compared to last year and 76% higher than in 2024. — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026 In January of this year, the average price for a calf in Florida was 59 percent higher compared to last year and 76 percent higher than in 2024. — Ana Goni Lessan, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for calf
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  1. thigh
  2. shin
  3. shank
Noun
  • The Proposal actress’s strapless gown featured a corset bodice and a bold thigh-high slit on her right side, which was framed with a giant bow.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Castro allegedly shot Sosa-Celis in the thigh while pursuing another man.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of thigh
Noun
  • Shin guards Before the game begins, the referee will make sure every child is wearing a pair of shin guards for protection.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Who plays at centre-forward if Benjamin Sesko has another shin issue?
    — Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of shin
Noun
  • Adobos, whether with three chiles or the lone suave guajillo chile, become life-giving purees for marinated fish, chicken and beef shank.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 25 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of shank

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“Calf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calf. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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