Callus

Pronunciation: /ˈkæləs/

Definitions of callus

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

Example Sentences

A1 I have a callus on my hand from using the shovel.

A2 She developed a callus on her foot from wearing tight shoes.

B1 The guitarist's fingers were covered in calluses from practicing for hours.

B2 The dancer's calluses on her feet showed her dedication to her craft.

C1 The athlete's calluses were a testament to the intense training regimen.

C2 Despite the pain, the rock climber's calluses allowed him to grip the holds securely.

Examples of callus in a Sentence

formal The callus on his hand was a result of years of manual labor.

informal I've got a nasty callus on my foot from wearing new shoes.

slang My callus is killing me after playing basketball all day.

figurative Her callus demeanor hid the pain she was feeling inside.

Grammatical Forms of callus

• plural: calluses
• comparative: more callused
• superlative: most callused
• present tense: callus
• future tense: will callus
• perfect tense: have callused
• continuous tense: is callusing
• singular: callus
• positive degree: callused
• infinitive: to callus
• gerund: callusing
• participle: callused

Origin and Evolution of callus

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'callus' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'callus' meaning hard skin or hardening.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a medical context to refer to hardened skin, the term 'callus' has evolved to also describe a thickened or hardened area on a plant, as well as a hardened area on a tool or instrument resulting from friction or pressure.