Word: callusing
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: ca
llu
sing
Definition: Present participle of callus; an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)
Morphemes:
Affix: callus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: callum
Language: la
Decoded: callum
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The hard skin or flesh of plants.
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.