Meaning
calf
- The fleshy back part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle.
In a sentence
Durante la corsa ho sentito un dolore improvviso al polpaccio sinistro.
During the run I felt a sudden pain in my left calf.
Hai spesso i crampi ai polpacci dopo gli allenamenti?
Do you often get calf cramps after workouts?
Non forzare il polpaccio se senti ancora quel fastidio.
Don't strain your calf if you still feel that discomfort.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| polpaccio | masculine · singular |
| polpacci | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Etymologically an altered form of 'polpa' (pulp/flesh), but lexicalised as an anatomical noun.