callus
calluses
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pluralof callus.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Jobs that “put calluses on your hands—those are the only jobs I’ve ever had.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
"Our final, clear polish could be put over any manicure or even bare nails, which could help people with calluses on their fingertips, too. So, it has both a cosmetic and lifestyle benefit," explains Desai.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 26, 2026
Doesn’t he get sharp objects stuck in his thick calluses?
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 5, 2023
The 83-year-old Chuck Wepner stands 6ft 5in tall, with broad shoulders and heavily knuckled hands; bone calluses serve as reminders of a life spent punching.
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2023
He had gray calluses on his ankles from the chafing of the rope that Paravans tied around their feet when they climbed coconut trees.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
