Synonyms of calving

Noun


1. calving, parturition, birth, giving birth, birthing

usage: giving birth to a calf

Verb


1. calve, break up, separate, divide, part

usage: release ice; "The icebergs and glaciers calve"

2. calve, have young, give birth, deliver, bear, birth, have

usage: birth; "the whales calve at this time of year"

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