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CALLUS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Callus.

Callus - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
callosity
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hardening
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cicatricecicatrixscar
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Callus - as a verb

Cause a callus to form on

Example: "The long march had callused his feet"

Form a callus or calluses

Example: "His foot callused"

Example Sentences

"He had a callus on his thumb from playing guitar."
"She developed a callus on her foot from wearing tight shoes."
"She used a pumice stone to remove the callus on her heel."
"He callused his hands by working hard labor."
"She callused her feet by walking long distances every day."
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Word Game Points

Is CALLUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, callus is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CALLUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is CALLUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, callus is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CALLUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is CALLUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, callus is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CALLUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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