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A hard or thickened spot or protuberance; a hardening and thickening of the skin or bark of a part, eps. as a result of continued pressure or friction.

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  1. n. A hard or thickened spot or protuberance; a hardening and thickening of the skin or bark of a part, eps. as a result of continued pressure or friction.
  2. n. an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)
  3. n. devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness
  4. A hard or thickened spot or protuberance; a hardening and thickening of the skin or bark of a part, eps. as a result of continued pressure or friction.
  5. A hard or thickened spot or protuberance; a hardening andthickening of the skin or bark of a part, eps. as a result ofcontinued pressure or friction.
  6. n. an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)