callus (Meaning)
callus (n)
an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)
bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone
(botany) an isolated thickening of tissue, especially a stiff protuberance on the lip of an orchid
callus (v)
cause a callus to form on
form a callus or calluses
callus (n.)
Same as Callosity
The material of repair in fractures of bone; a substance exuded at the site of fracture, which is at first soft or cartilaginous in consistence, but is ultimately converted into true bone and unites the fragments into a single piece.
The new formation over the end of a cutting, before it puts out rootlets.
Synonyms & Antonyms of callus
callus Sentence Examples
- The guitarist's fingertips formed calluses from hours of practicing chords.
- Gardeners often develop calluses on their hands from handling tools and working in the soil.
- Athletes may develop calluses on their feet from repetitive friction and pressure.
- The dancer's feet were protected by thick calluses developed from years of dancing en pointe.
- Mechanics often have calluses on their palms from gripping tools and working with machinery.
- Despite the discomfort, the hiker continued trekking, her feet protected by calluses.
- Weightlifters develop calluses on their hands from gripping heavy barbells and dumbbells.
- Calluses can form on the skin in response to friction and pressure, serving as a protective barrier.
- The carpenter's hands were adorned with calluses earned from years of woodworking.
- Climbers develop calluses on their fingertips from gripping rocks and ropes during ascents.
FAQs About the word callus
an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot), bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone,
encrust, gelatinize, thicken, gel, solidify, concrete, freeze,cake, incrust, harden
soften, liquefy, soften, dissolve, liquefy, dissolve, melt, flux, liquify, liquify
The guitarist's fingertips formed calluses from hours of practicing chords.
Gardeners often develop calluses on their hands from handling tools and working in the soil.
Athletes may develop calluses on their feet from repetitive friction and pressure.
The dancer's feet were protected by thick calluses developed from years of dancing en pointe.
