callus

/kˈæləs/

/ˈkæɫəs/

Callus

an area of skin that has turned hard and rough by being constantly exposed to friction

synonyms : callosity

(botany) an isolated thickening of tissue, especially a stiff protuberance on the lip of an orchid

bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone

to callus

MAIN VERB

form a callus or calluses

cause a callus to form on

Examples

1. First up, develop calluses.

2. Callusing my mind through pain and suffering.

3. You get calluses.

4. Calluses are a form of skin protection.