Calving
Pronunciation: /ˈkælv/
Calving (verb)
- to give birth to a young cow or bull.
- to break off a piece of ice from a glacier or ice shelf.
Examples
- Cows calve in the spring every year.
- Glaciers calve into the ocean, creating icebergs.
Common collocations: calve successfully, calve early, calve dramatically, calve frequently