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callus

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈka.lu/ca·lo

Definition

1

Thickening and hardening of an area of skin, usually due to repeated friction or pressure.

Usage examples

Playing the guitar gave him calluses on his fingertips.
She used a pumice stone to smooth the callus on her heel.

Common combinations

foot callushand callusto develop a callus