calf calf /ˈkæf/

noun

1. () Young of domestic cattle  ( calf )
   young of domestic cattle
    The calf was born last night and is doing well with its mother
   The calf was born last night and is doing well with its mother
   
   
2. () The muscular back part of the shank  ( sura , calf )
   the muscular back part of the shank
    My calf muscles are sore after running a marathon
   My calf muscles are sore after running a marathon
   
   
3. Young of various large placental mammals e.g. whale, giraffe, elephant or buffalo  ( calf )
   young of various large placental mammals e.g. whale, giraffe, elephant or buffalo
    The elephant calf followed closely behind its mother.
   The elephant calf followed closely behind its mother.
   
   
4. Fine leather from the skin of a calf  ( calf , calfskin )
   fine leather from the skin of a calf