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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

calluses

/kælˈyuːziːz/ noun · British & US
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What does calluses mean?

noun

Thickened areas of skin, usually on the hands or feet, caused by repeated friction or pressure. Hardened areas of skin, often on the hands, caused by repeated pressure or friction.

Example

"The laborer's hands were covered in calluses from years of working with heavy machinery."

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