1. plural of callus; areas of thickened, hardened skin that develop from repeated friction or pressure

1. third person singular present of callus; becomes hardened or thickened

Examples

• The guitarist developed calluses on his fingertips from hours of practice.
• Her feet had calluses from wearing ill-fitting shoes.
• The farmer’s hands were covered in calluses from years of manual labor.
• She used a pumice stone to remove the calluses on her heels.
• The skin calluses over time when exposed to repeated friction.
• His palms calluses quickly when he does construction work.
• The dancer’s feet showed calluses from years of training.