callus

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• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈkæləs/

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Noun

Singular callus

Plural calluses

1. (countable) A callus is an area of dry, hardened skin.

   A carpenter gets calluses on his hands from using a hammer all the time.

   That callus on your heel can be softened with hand lotion.