callus

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.1.1 Homophones 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Translations

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• (US) Template:italbrackets IPA: /ˈkæləs/
• Rhymes: -æləs

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• callous

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callus (plural calluses)

1. A hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.

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to callus (third-person singular simple present calluses, present participle callusing, simple past and past participle callused)

1. (intransitive) To form such hardened tissue

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