To form such hardened tissue.
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.
A hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.
To shock or surprise.
To hit the cue ball so that it slides without topspin or backspin (and with or without sidespin) and continues at a natural angle after contact with the object ball
To incapacitate; especially by inducing disorientation or unconsciousness.
The effect on the cue ball where the ball is hit without topspin, backspin or sidespin.
The condition of being stunned.
A person who lacks intelligence.
That which stuns; a shock; a stupefying blow.