corns
word · lemma: corn
Definition
'Corns' usually refers to small, hard areas of thick skin that form on the feet or toes due to pressure or friction. It can also mean the plural of 'corn' as in the grain, like maize, but this is rare outside farming or UK English.
Usage & Nuances
"Corns" most often means foot calluses, especially in medical or everyday contexts. For corn as a grain, simply use "corn" (uncountable in US English); "corns" (plural) is rare except talking about multiple types. Common phrases: "treat corns," "painful corns." Not to be confused with the vegetable meaning in everyday American English.
Example Sentences
She has painful corns on her toes.
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A doctor can help remove corns.
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Wearing tight shoes often causes corns.
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I've tried everything, but my corns just won't go away.
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Some farmers grow different kinds of corns for various purposes.
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After hiking all day, my feet were covered in corns and blisters.
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