Definition of Calving in English :

Define Calving in English

Calving meaning in English

Meaning of Calving in English

Pronunciation of Calving in English

Calving pronunciation in English

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Calving

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Noun

1. calving

giving birth to a calf

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Calving

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verb
1. 
to give birth to (a calf)
2. 
(of a glacier or iceberg) to release (masses of ice) in breaking up

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Calving

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verb intransitive, verb transitiveWord forms: calved or ˈcalving
1. 
to give birth to (a calf)
2. 
to release (a mass of ice)
said of a glacier or an iceberg

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Calving

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v. calved, calv·ing, calves
v.intr.
1. To give birth to a calf.
2. To break at an edge, so that a portion separates. Used of a glacier or iceberg.
v.tr.
1. To give birth to (a calf).
2. To set loose (a mass of ice). Used of a glacier or iceberg.

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