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calves

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈkævz// UK //kˈɑːvz// calves

n. the lower part of your leg, below the knee. You have two calves, one on each leg.

n. the back part of the lower leg, below the knee and above the ankle. Plural form of 'calf'.


SIMPLE

She has strong calves from running every day.

CONTEXTUAL

After the long hike, his calves felt tight and sore.

COMPLEX

The dancer stretched her calves carefully to prevent injury during the intense rehearsal.

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