calluses

Meanings

• noun

  Thickened skin on the soles of the feet or palms of the hands, caused by repeated friction or pressure.

  - "After a long hike, I had painful calluses on the soles of my feet."
  - "The musician had calluses on his fingers from playing the guitar."

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Rhymes

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mussels , pussels , dussels , fussels

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Variants

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callus , callused , calluses , callusing , calli

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Etymology

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From Middle English calus, from Latin callosus 'hairy, shaggy, rough, hard', from callus 'a callus, a wart, a hard lump'.

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Trivia

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1. Calluses are rich in nerve endings, which can make them sensitive to touch.

2. Calluses help protect the skin from blisters and other injuries.

3. Calluses can take several weeks to develop.

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Related Concepts

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1. Corns: A type of callus that forms a hard, thickened area on the skin, often caused by pressure or friction.

2. Plantar warts: A type of wart that grows on the sole of the foot and can resemble a callus.

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Culture

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Calluses have been depicted in various forms of art and literature, often symbolizing endurance, hard work, or determination.

How to Memorize "calluses"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thick, rough patch of skin on the bottom of your foot or the palm of your hand.

2. associate
   

   - Associate calluses with hard work or endurance, such as a farmer's callused hands.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Calluses are tough, they don't give in to rough conditions'

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