calf

BrE /kɑːlf/ AmE /kælf/

noun en → es

1 ANIMAL [singular] B1

the young of a cow or other large animal such as an elephant, whale, etc.

ternera, becerro, cría de elefante, ballena

Collocations calf of a cow

  • The farmer's calf was born last night.

    El ternero del granjero nació anoche.

2 MUSCLE [singular] B2

the muscle at the back of your lower leg, between your ankle and knee.

músculo del muslo, bíceps femoral

Collocations calf muscle

  • He stretched his calf to relieve the pain.

    Estiró el músculo del muslo para aliviar el dolor.

3 TEXTILE [singular] C1

a soft, thick fabric made from wool or cotton and used for making clothes.

terciopelo, paño grueso

Collocations calf cloth

  • She wore a coat made of calf.

    Ella llevaba un abrigo hecho de paño grueso.