In/with calf
adjective
Describes a female cattle that is pregnant.
The cow is in calf and will give birth in a few months.
Often appears as...
- cow in calf
- heifer in calf
adjective
Describes a female of other large mammals that is pregnant.
The elephant is in calf and will carry her baby for about 22 months.
Often appears as...
- elephant in calf
- whale in calf
Usage tips
Scientific
adjective
Describes a female cattle that is pregnant.
The cow is in calf and will give birth in a few months.
Often appears as...
- cow in calf
- heifer in calf
adjective
Describes a female of other large mammals that is pregnant.
The elephant is in calf and will carry her baby for about 22 months.
Often appears as...
- elephant in calf
- whale in calf
Usage tips
Scientific
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Livestock Specific
Primarily used for farm animals like cows, not typically for pets or other animals.
The farmer mentioned his best cow was in calf again.
Pro Tip 2/3Rural Context
Most common in rural or farming communities where breeding cattle is usual.
At the country fair, several cows in calf were on display.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
Considered a technical term, used by those familiar with cattle farming.
The vet confirmed that two heifers were in calf during her visit.
Pro Tip 1/3Livestock Specific
Primarily used for farm animals like cows, not typically for pets or other animals.
The farmer mentioned his best cow was in calf again.
Pro Tip 2/3Rural Context
Most common in rural or farming communities where breeding cattle is usual.
At the country fair, several cows in calf were on display.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
Considered a technical term, used by those familiar with cattle farming.
The vet confirmed that two heifers were in calf during her visit.
Pro Tip 1/3Livestock Specific
Primarily used for farm animals like cows, not typically for pets or other animals.
The farmer mentioned his best cow was in calf again.
Pro Tip 2/3Rural Context
Most common in rural or farming communities where breeding cattle is usual.
At the country fair, several cows in calf were on display.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
Considered a technical term, used by those familiar with cattle farming.
The vet confirmed that two heifers were in calf during her visit.
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