calve in Finnish
calve in Finnish is poikia, vasikoida — calve means to give birth to a calf.
calve in Finnish
poikia
vasikoida
poikia
(transitive, figuratively, especially of an ice shelf, a glacier, an ice sheet, or even an iceberg) To shed (a large piece, e.g. an iceberg); to set loose (a mass of ice), e.g. a block of ice (coming off an iceberg).
What does "calve" mean?
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verb To give birth to a calf.
"The heifer is due to calve in early spring."
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verb To break off a large piece of ice, as a glacier or ice shelf does.
"The glacier calves into the bay every summer."
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calve in a sentence
- The heifer is due to calve in early spring.
- Farmers check on the herd often while the cows calve.
- The glacier calves into the bay every summer.
- Scientists watched the ice shelf calve a huge iceberg.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "calve" in Finnish?
"calve" in Finnish is poikia, vasikoida. calve means: To give birth to a calf.
How do you use "calve" in a sentence?
Example: "The heifer is due to calve in early spring." In Finnish, "calve" is poikia, vasikoida.
Are there other ways to say "calve" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "calve": poikia, vasikoida.
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