Calve
verb
When an iceberg or glacier produces a large piece of ice that breaks away.
The glacier started to calve, causing huge pieces of ice to fall into the ocean.
Often appears as...
- glacier calve
- iceberg calve
Usage tips
Technical
verb
When a cow or similar animal gives birth.
The cow was expected to calve next week.
Often appears as...
- cow calve
- calve a cow
verb
When an iceberg or glacier produces a large piece of ice that breaks away.
The glacier started to calve, causing huge pieces of ice to fall into the ocean.
Often appears as...
- glacier calve
- iceberg calve
Usage tips
Technical
verb
When a cow or similar animal gives birth.
The cow was expected to calve next week.
Often appears as...
- cow calve
- calve a cow
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Natural Events
Use 'calve' to describe natural breaking events in ice formations, not man-made ones.
As the temperature rose, we witnessed the glacier calve.
Pro Tip 2/3Geographical Phenomena
'Calve' is mostly used in discussions related to geography or climate change.
Scientists measured how fast the ice shelf would calve each year.
Pro Tip 3/3Passive Observation
When 'calve' is used, it often implies that the event is observed passively, without human interference.
The expedition team recorded the moment the iceberg began to calve.
Pro Tip 1/3Natural Events
Use 'calve' to describe natural breaking events in ice formations, not man-made ones.
As the temperature rose, we witnessed the glacier calve.
Pro Tip 2/3Geographical Phenomena
'Calve' is mostly used in discussions related to geography or climate change.
Scientists measured how fast the ice shelf would calve each year.
Pro Tip 3/3Passive Observation
When 'calve' is used, it often implies that the event is observed passively, without human interference.
The expedition team recorded the moment the iceberg began to calve.
Pro Tip 1/3Natural Events
Use 'calve' to describe natural breaking events in ice formations, not man-made ones.
As the temperature rose, we witnessed the glacier calve.
Pro Tip 2/3Geographical Phenomena
'Calve' is mostly used in discussions related to geography or climate change.
Scientists measured how fast the ice shelf would calve each year.
Pro Tip 3/3Passive Observation
When 'calve' is used, it often implies that the event is observed passively, without human interference.
The expedition team recorded the moment the iceberg began to calve.
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Video examples
The family structure of...
the male and female calves. And what's very interesting here is that how character makes a difference. So each matriarch has a very different character. These two characters are kind of curious, they're uncertain, whereas these other two characters are really agressive.
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Elephants Being...
These behaviours can be seen in close-knit elephant families, usually made up of the dominant female or matriarch, her daughters and her calves. Showing altruism or selflessness, the family will all pitch in to help rear youngsters and protect them in times of danger.
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A Collection Of Wild...
the females keep theirs throughout the winter as mothers they need to be able to protect their excavations for beneath the snow they find a lichen known as reindeer moss which is rich in energy and the main winter diet for them and their calves
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Fire and Feast PIPE A...
this surge of life from the ashes feeds the next generation the new shoots are rich in essential minerals for nursing moms and plenty of grass means plenty of milk in just three weeks half a million wildebeest calves are born in the
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Mapping wilderness PIPE...
the largest alluvial fan of its kind fed by floodwaters from the mighty calving goo basin the size of Texas the world's largest undeveloped river catchment home to the largest remaining population of
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Wolves vs. Grizzly Bears...
team observed two elk calves killed by wolves two killed by grizzly bears the calves our fleet and agile even at this young age but the deceptively lumbering grizzly can reach a top speed of 30
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Top 5 Reindeer Moments PIPE...
what are the rain do is it comes if calf calves are wet they can die if it is very cold and windy with it's very important that the weather is just right then yes yes the team get all their
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Predators Feast on...
the musk oxen and their calves get a reprieve for now but if next winter is harsh and the vegetation too deep under snow grazers like musk oxen will suffer many may starve weaken and die
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Amy Purdy: Living beyond...
The calves were bulky blocks of metal with pipes bolted together for the ankles and a yellow rubber foot with a raised rubber line from the toe to the ankle to look like a vein.
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Baby Elephant’s Struggle...
member they can raise at the moment however the calves keep this part of the herd tied to the
Video examples
The family structure of...
the male and female calves. And what's very interesting here is that how character makes a difference. So each matriarch has a very different character. These two characters are kind of curious, they're uncertain, whereas these other two characters are really agressive.
Video examples
Elephants Being...
These behaviours can be seen in close-knit elephant families, usually made up of the dominant female or matriarch, her daughters and her calves. Showing altruism or selflessness, the family will all pitch in to help rear youngsters and protect them in times of danger.
Video examples
A Collection Of Wild...
the females keep theirs throughout the winter as mothers they need to be able to protect their excavations for beneath the snow they find a lichen known as reindeer moss which is rich in energy and the main winter diet for them and their calves
Video examples
Fire and Feast PIPE A...
this surge of life from the ashes feeds the next generation the new shoots are rich in essential minerals for nursing moms and plenty of grass means plenty of milk in just three weeks half a million wildebeest calves are born in the
Video examples
Mapping wilderness PIPE...
the largest alluvial fan of its kind fed by floodwaters from the mighty calving goo basin the size of Texas the world's largest undeveloped river catchment home to the largest remaining population of
Video examples
Wolves vs. Grizzly Bears...
team observed two elk calves killed by wolves two killed by grizzly bears the calves our fleet and agile even at this young age but the deceptively lumbering grizzly can reach a top speed of 30
Video examples
Top 5 Reindeer Moments PIPE...
what are the rain do is it comes if calf calves are wet they can die if it is very cold and windy with it's very important that the weather is just right then yes yes the team get all their
Video examples
Predators Feast on...
the musk oxen and their calves get a reprieve for now but if next winter is harsh and the vegetation too deep under snow grazers like musk oxen will suffer many may starve weaken and die
Video examples
Amy Purdy: Living beyond...
The calves were bulky blocks of metal with pipes bolted together for the ankles and a yellow rubber foot with a raised rubber line from the toe to the ankle to look like a vein.
Video examples
Baby Elephant’s Struggle...
member they can raise at the moment however the calves keep this part of the herd tied to the
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Quote examples
Malcolm Gladwell
Canadian Author
A runner needs not just to be skinny but - more specifically - to have skinny calves and ankles, because every extra pound carried on your extremities costs more than a pound carried on your torso. That's why shaving even a few ounces off a pair of running shoes can have a significant effect.
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William Tyndale
English Clergyman
In the old covenants the people were sprinkled with blood of calves without, in their bodies, to bind them to keep the law; else we were bound to just damnation, for the breaking of it.
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Laila Rouass
British Actress
If I'm going to a party, I dance for as long as possible to burn the calories - the jive is great because you're on your toes a lot so it works your calves, thighs and bum.
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Tess Holliday
American Model
It's really hard to find boots for plus-size women because most of us have larger calves - not all of us, but most of us - so it's hard to find boots.
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Ali Krieger
American Athlete
Everyone makes fun of my calves. They are so big. I don't really even like them, I don't really want them as big as they are, but I have no choice.
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Garrett McNamara
I went to Alaska a while back and surfed the waves generated from a glacier calving and ever since then, I've never been afraid in the ocean.
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Steven Tyler
American Singer
I've seen whales calving in the waters off Maui, and I've watched my children being born. But music is the most beautiful thing of all.
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Iskra Lawrence
English Model
I had a turbulent relationship with my calves, but I love them now because I realize that they were never the problem.
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Camila Alves
Brazilian Model
I have a hard time finding high boots that go up to your knee, because of the shape of my calves.
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Konrad Adenauer
German Statesman
Only the stupidest calves choose their own butcher.
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Malcolm Gladwell
Canadian Author
A runner needs not just to be skinny but - more specifically - to have skinny calves and ankles, because every extra pound carried on your extremities costs more than a pound carried on your torso. That's why shaving even a few ounces off a pair of running shoes can have a significant effect.
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William Tyndale
English Clergyman
In the old covenants the people were sprinkled with blood of calves without, in their bodies, to bind them to keep the law; else we were bound to just damnation, for the breaking of it.
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Laila Rouass
British Actress
If I'm going to a party, I dance for as long as possible to burn the calories - the jive is great because you're on your toes a lot so it works your calves, thighs and bum.
Quote examples
Tess Holliday
American Model
It's really hard to find boots for plus-size women because most of us have larger calves - not all of us, but most of us - so it's hard to find boots.
Quote examples
Ali Krieger
American Athlete
Everyone makes fun of my calves. They are so big. I don't really even like them, I don't really want them as big as they are, but I have no choice.
Quote examples
Garrett McNamara
I went to Alaska a while back and surfed the waves generated from a glacier calving and ever since then, I've never been afraid in the ocean.
Quote examples
Steven Tyler
American Singer
I've seen whales calving in the waters off Maui, and I've watched my children being born. But music is the most beautiful thing of all.
Quote examples
Iskra Lawrence
English Model
I had a turbulent relationship with my calves, but I love them now because I realize that they were never the problem.
Quote examples
Camila Alves
Brazilian Model
I have a hard time finding high boots that go up to your knee, because of the shape of my calves.
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Konrad Adenauer
German Statesman
Only the stupidest calves choose their own butcher.
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