Plural of calf
irregular plural
The plural of calf is calves.
Forms of calf
| Singular | calf /kɑːf/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | calves /kævz/ |
| Countable | countable |
Less standard forms: calfs (nonstandard).
Calves in a sentence
- In a couple of years she would be having calves of her own.1917, Knut Hamsun, Growth of the Soil, Book 1, Ch.3, at p.22
- Sure, his calves are a little weak, but the rest of his physique is so overwhelming, he should place high.1988, Steve Holman, “Christian Conquers Columbus”, in Ironman, 47 (6): 28-34
- Will you keep those calves as feeders or only as stockers?From the entry stocker
- We have to open the pen so the calves can mother up.From the entry mother up
- The calves were drafted from the cows.From the entry draft
Meaning of calf
- noun A young cow or bull of any bovid, such as domestic cattle or buffalo.
- noun Leather made of the skin of domestic calves; especially, a fine, light-coloured leather used in bookbinding.
- noun The young of various animals, especially elephant, giraffe, reindeer, seal, or whale (also indiscriminately used of other animals).
Nouns ending in -f: plural -ves
Questions about the plural of calf
- What is the plural of calf?
- The plural of calf is calves.
- Is calf countable?
- Calf is a countable noun.
- Is calfs correct?
- calfs is marked nonstandard in Wiktionary. The usual plural of calf is calves.
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