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)
callosity14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hardening14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cicatrice15cicatrix19scar6Hyponyms (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."
Word Game Points
Is CALLUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, callus is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordCALLUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is CALLUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, callus is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCALLUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
