Synonyms for

Callus

Verb / ˈkælʌs / Another word for callus — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, especially in an area that has been subjected to friction.

Synonyms & similar words

callosity corn blister callosity keratosis clavus bunion corm excrescence growth lump node nodule papule pimple tubercle wart knob protrusion

Example sentences

  1. The callus on his hand helped him grip the bar better.
  2. The athlete developed a callus on her foot from running.
  3. The guitar player developed calluses on his fingertips from practicing.
  4. She used a pumice stone to remove the callus on her heel.
  5. The callus on his elbow was painful and needed to be treated.

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  • The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests. - Epictetus
  • The willow knows what the storm does not: that the power to endure harm outlives the power to inflict it. - Blood of Tyrants by Naomi Novik
  • We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face. - Eleanor Roosevelt

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