callus (n.)

  1. an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)

    [ Syn: callosity ]

  2. bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone

  3. (botany) an isolated thickening of tissue, especially a stiff protuberance on the lip of an orchid

    callus (v.)

  1. cause a callus to form on; The long march had callused his feet'

  2. form a callus or calluses; His foot callused'

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