A hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.
A shining area on the frons of many species of Tabanomorpha (horse flies and relatives).
The material of repair in fractures of bone; a substance exuded at the site of fracture, which is at first soft or cartilaginous in consistency, but is ultimately converted into true bone and unites the fragments into a single piece.
The new formation over the end of a cutting, before it puts out rootlets.
To form such hardened tissue.
An act of rubbing.
A loan.
In the game of crown green bowls, any obstacle by which a bowl is diverted from its normal course.
Any substance designed to be applied by rubbing.
A mixture of spices applied to meat before it is barbecued.
A difficulty or problem.
To scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; often with up or over.
To hinder; to cross; to thwart.
To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
To touch the jack with the bowl.
To be rubbed against something.
To rub something against (a second thing).
To spread a substance thinly over; to smear.