callus
The word “callus” has 2 syllables: cal-lus.
It's pronounced as /ˈkæləs/.
What is synonym and antonym for callus?
In the thesaurus, “callus” has 11 synonyms and 3 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for callus along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for callus
- cake
- concrete
- encrust
- freeze
- gel
- gelatinize
- harden
- incrust
- indurate
- solidify
- thicken
Antonyms for callus
- dissolve
- liquefy
- soften
Meanings of callus
- noun
- A hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.
- The material of repair in fractures of bone; a substance exuded at the site of fracture, which is at first soft or cartilaginous in consistency, but is ultimately converted into true bone and unites the fragments into a single piece.
- The new formation over the end of a cutting, before it puts out rootlets.
- A shining area on the frons of many species of Tabanomorpha (horse flies and relatives).
- verb
- To form such hardened tissue.
Example Sentences
- Years of manual labor had formed a thick callus on his palms.
- The dancer's feet developed calluses from hours of practice in pointe shoes.
- Gardeners often develop calluses on their hands from handling tools and working with soil.
- Regular use of hand tools can result in the formation of calluses to protect the skin.
- Athletes frequently develop calluses on their feet from friction and pressure during training.
On this page you'll find 14 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to callus, such as: cake, concrete, dissolve, encrust, freeze, gel, gelatinize.
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