calloused

Meanings

• adjective

  Having a rough or hard surface, especially from frequent contact with rough objects.

  - "The farmer's hands were calloused from years of labor."
  - "The bottoms of hikers' feet become calloused after long treks."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with calloused
haloes , mosaic , prose , roses

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Variants

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calloused , callused , callous , callouses , callousing

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Etymology

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From Middle English callus, from Latin calare 'to anoint, grease,' from com- 'together' + lac 'milk' (from lactare 'to milk'). The sense development is from 'anointed, greased' to 'hardened, thickened'.

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Trivia

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1. Calluses are made up of dead skin cells.

2. Callouses can protect the underlying skin from further damage.

3. Calluses are more common in people who do manual labor or play musical instruments that require frequent hand use.

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Related Concepts

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1. Callus: A hardened area of skin that develops in response to repeated friction or pressure, such as on the soles of the feet or the fingers of a violinist.

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Culture

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Calloused is often used to describe the rough, hardened surfaces of hands or feet, especially in occupations that require manual labor. In literature, calloused hands are a common symbol of hard work and determination.

How to Memorize "calloused"

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   - Imagine a farmer's rough, calloused hands, with deep creases and thick skin.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Calloused hands can handle any task.' to help remember the meaning.

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