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Meaning of word callus from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

callus noun

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

Synonyms : callosity

Meaning : Bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone.

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

callus verb

Meaning : Cause a callus to form on.

Example : The long march had callused his feet.

Meaning : Form a callus or calluses.

Example : His foot callused.

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palatalized (adjective)
Produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as `y') or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as `ch' in `chin' or `j' in `gin').

palatine bone (noun)
Either of two irregularly shaped bones that form the back of the hard palate and helps to form the nasal cavity and the floor of the orbits.

thief (noun)
A criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it.

victimisation (noun)
An act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly).

palsgrave (noun)
(Middle Ages) the lord of a palatinate who exercised sovereign powers over his lands.

entertainment (noun)
An activity that is diverting and that holds the attention.

sugar (noun)
A white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative.

palatalised (adjective)
Produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as `y') or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as `ch' in `chin' or `j' in `gin').

victimization (noun)
Adversity resulting from being made a victim.

bog down (verb)
Get stuck while doing something.