calving

/ˈkævɪŋ/
noun
  1. The process of a cow giving birth to a calf.
    • The vet was called to assist with a difficult calving.
    • Calving season is the busiest time of year on the ranch.
    • The farmer stayed up all night to help with the calving.
  2. The breaking off of a large piece of ice from a glacier or iceberg.
    • Scientists study calving events to understand ice loss in Antarctica.
    • Tourists watched the dramatic calving of the iceberg from a safe distance.
    • The calving of the glacier created a huge wave in the bay.
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