calve

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Verb calve has 2 senses

calve, break up - release ice; "The icebergs and glaciers calve"
--₁ is one way to separate, divide, part
Sample sentence:
Something ----s
calve, have young - birth; "the whales calve at this time of year"
--₂ is one way to litter
Sample sentence:
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Definitions from the Web

Term: Calve

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

Definition: (of a cow or other large mammal) give birth to a calf.

Example Sentence: The cow will calve in the spring.

Sense 2:

Definition: (of an iceberg) separate or split from a larger mass, typically as a result of melting or breaking.

Example Sentence: The massive chunk of ice calved and fell into the ocean with a thunderous crash.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: a young cow or bull.

Example Sentence: The farmer's calve was playfully running around the field.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Definition: (of a muscle) become enlarged and bulging through being exercised.

Example Sentence: After intense weightlifting, his calve muscles were noticeably toned.

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