Definition
callusing
verb
- present participle of callus; forming or developing a callus (a thickened area of skin)
noun
- the process or result of forming a callus on the skin
Examples
- The guitarist's fingers are callusing from hours of practice.
- Callusing on the heels is common in runners who train frequently.
- After weeks of work, his hands began callusing where the tool handle rubbed.
- The callusing process protects the skin from further injury.
- She noticed callusing developing on her palms from rock climbing.