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CALLUSES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Calluses.

Calluses - 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

Calluses - 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 calluses on his hands from years of hard work."
"My calluses from playing guitar have disappeared since I stopped practicing regularly."
"She developed calluses on her feet after walking long distances every day."
"The weightlifters had thick calluses on their palms."
"His calluses proved that he was a dedicated rock climber."
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Word Game Points

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

CALLUSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is CALLUSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, calluses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CALLUSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is CALLUSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, calluses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CALLUSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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