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callus

/'k/&/l/@/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)

    noun.state

    Synonyms callosity

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone

    noun.state

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    noun.plant

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. Same as <u>Callosity</u>

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. cause a callus to form on

    verb.change

    Examples
    The long march had callused his feet.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. form a callus or calluses

    verb.change

    Examples
    His foot callused.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

callouslycallousnesscallowcallownesscallunacalluna vulgariscalmcalm aircalm downcalmercalmingcalmly

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