calve
The word “calve” has 1 syllable: calve.
It's pronounced as /kæv/.
What is synonym and antonym for calve?
In the thesaurus, “calve” has 13 synonyms and 2 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for calve along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for calve
Antonyms for calve
- abort
- lose
Meanings of calve
- verb
- To give birth to a calf.
- To assist in a cow's giving birth to a calf.
- To give birth to (a calf).
- (especially of an ice shelf, a glacier, an ice sheet, or even an iceberg) to shed a large piece, e.g. an iceberg or a smaller block of ice (coming off an iceberg).
- (especially of an iceberg) to break off.
- (especially of an ice shelf, a glacier, an ice sheet, or even an iceberg) to shed (a large piece, e.g. an iceberg); to set loose (a mass of ice), e.g. a block of ice (coming off an iceberg).
Example Sentences
- The farmer watched as the cow prepared to calve in the early morning hours.
- It’s important to monitor the health of a cow closely when it is about to calve.
- The veterinarian was called to assist when the heifer began to calve unexpectedly.
- Farmers often use specialized equipment to ensure a safe process when cows calve.
- The process of helping a cow calve can be quite delicate and requires careful handling.
On this page you'll find 15 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to calve, such as: abort, beget, breed, father, generate, kid, kindle.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.