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calving Definition and Meaning in English (calving definition)

noun
Synonyms:parturitionbirthing
Quick Answer • Definition

Calving definition: Calving refers to the process by which a cow gives birth to a calf.

Definitions of Calving

  1. 1noun

    Calving refers to the process by which a cow gives birth to a calf.

  2. 2noun

    Calving also describes the process of ice breaking off from the edge of a glacier or iceberg.

Example Sentences

“The farmer closely monitored the cow during its calving period.”

“We witnessed the spectacular calving of a large iceberg into the ocean.”

Synonyms

parturitionbirthing

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivecalve
past tensecalved
nouncalf
pluralcalves

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Calving definition: Calving refers to the process by which a cow gives birth to a calf.
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