calf

Englanti

Substantiivi

calf (monikko calves)

1. vasikka; (poron ym.) vasa, (norsun, valaan) poikanen

   The term calf is mainly used for cattle, although deer, whales and elephants also have calves.

   As a minimum, the African elephant calf is entirely dependent on his/her mother for three to five years.

2. (kuvaannollisesti) nulikka, märkäkorva
3. jäälautta tai -lohkare, joka on irronnut jäätiköstä tai jäävuoresta

Liittyvät sanat

• veal

Substantiivi

calf (monikko calves)

1. (anatomia) pohje

   Do you have tender, soft knots or winding veins in the calf or leg that are worse after standing for long hours?

2. (anatomia) pohjelihas

   The anatomy of the muscles of the calves consists of two main muscles.

Ääntäminen

• IPA: /kɑːf/