Meaning of the word calve in English
What does calve mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
calve
US /kæv/
UK /kɑːv/
Verb
1.
give birth to a calf
Example:
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The cow is expected to calve next month.
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It's rare for a cow to calve twins.
2.
(of a glacier or iceberg) split and shed a smaller mass of ice
Example:
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We watched the glacier calve, sending a huge chunk of ice into the water.
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The iceberg began to calve, creating smaller ice floes.