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callus Definition and Meaning in English (callus definition)

noun
Synonyms:hardened skinthickened skincorn
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Callus definition: A callus is a thickened and hardened area of skin, often caused by repeated friction or pressure.

Definitions of Callus

  1. 1noun

    A callus is a thickened and hardened area of skin, often caused by repeated friction or pressure.

  2. 2verb

    To callus means for skin or tissue to form a hardened, thickened area due to repeated friction.

Example Sentences

“Years of playing guitar gave him calluses on his fingertips.”

“She developed a callus on her heel from wearing ill-fitting shoes.”

Synonyms

hardened skinthickened skincorn

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Inflected Word Forms

present participlecallusing
nouncallosity
adjectivecallused

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Callus definition: A callus is a thickened and hardened area of skin, often caused by repeated friction or pressure.
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'Callus' translates to 'callus' in English. Callus definition: A callus is a thickened and hardened area of skin, often caused by repeated friction or pressure.
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