callus

• callus

callus

Noun

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

Synonyms:

• callosity
• callus

Noun

bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone

Synonyms:

• callus

Noun

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

Synonyms:

• callus

Verb

cause a callus to form on; "The long march had callused his feet"

Synonyms:

• callus

Verb

form a callus or calluses; "His foot callused"

Synonyms:

• callus