calf

noun9

1. •
   A young cow or bull of any bovid, such as domestic cattle or buffalo.
2. •
   The young of various animals, especially elephant, giraffe, reindeer, seal, or whale (also indiscriminately used of other animals).
3. •
   The back of the leg below the knee.
4. •
   The muscle in the back of the leg below the knee.

   • Sure, his calves are a little weak, but the rest of his physique is so overwhelming, he should place high. — 1988
5. •
   Leather made of the skin of domestic calves; especially, a fine, light-coloured leather used in bookbinding.
6. •
   A mass of ice broken from a larger glacier, ice shelf, or iceberg.

   • Our swell ceases with this wind, and the floes seem disposed to come together again; but the days of winter have passed by, and the interposing calves prevent the apposition of the edges — 1915
7. •
   (informal, old-fashioned) An awkward or silly boy or young man; any silly person; a dolt.
8. •
   A small island, near a larger island.
9. •
   A cabless railroad engine.