Calluses Meaning in English
word · lemma: callus
ˈkæɫəs
KAL-uhs-iz
kˈæləsɪz
KAL-uh-siz
Definition
Thick, hard areas of skin that form after repeated rubbing or pressure, usually on hands or feet.
Usage & Nuances
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
Example Sentences
He has calluses on his hands from working with tools.
basic
Farmers often get calluses on their feet.
basic
Wearing tight shoes can cause calluses.
basic
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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