Calluses Meaning in English
word · lemma: callus
ˈkæɫəs
KAL-uhs-iz
kˈæləsɪz
KAL-uh-siz
Definición
Thick, hard areas of skin that form after repeated rubbing or pressure, usually on hands or feet.
Uso & Matices
Used mainly in medical or everyday contexts. Common collocation: 'develop calluses', 'have calluses on'. Do not confuse with 'blisters' (fluid-filled sores). 'Callus' is the singular form.
Spanish: callosPortuguese (BR): calosPortuguese (PT): calosChinese (Simplified): 老茧Chinese (Traditional): 老繭Hindi: गांठदार त्वचाArabic: مسمار القدم - كالوBengali: ক্যালাস - মোটা চামড়াRussian: мозолиJapanese: たこ - 固い皮膚Vietnamese: vết chai - da chaiKorean: 굳은살Turkish: nasırUrdu: چھالے (موٹے سخت حصے) - موٹی جلدIndonesian: kapalan - kulit kapalan
Oraciones de Ejemplo
He has calluses on his hands from working with tools.
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Farmers often get calluses on their feet.
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Wearing tight shoes can cause calluses.
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After a few weeks of playing guitar, I developed calluses on my fingertips.
natural
You can use a pumice stone to remove calluses from your feet.
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My new hiking boots gave me calluses after a long trek.
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