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    palm
    /pɑːm/

    noun

    • 1. the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers: "she held the bird in the palm of her hand"
    • 2. the palmate part of a deer's antler.

    verb

    • 1. conceal (a small object) in the hand, especially as part of a trick or theft: "he would spin wild tales while palming your wristwatch"
    • 2. (of a goalkeeper) deflect (the ball) with the palm of the hand: "Jason palmed the ball out of danger"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPALM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    PALM definition: 1. the inside part of your hand from your wrist to the base of your fingers: 2. to look at the…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › palmPalm Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : any of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves. 2. : a leaf of the palm as a symbol of victory or rejoicing. also : a branch (as of laurel) similarly used. 3.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › palmPALM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Palm definition: the part of the inner surface of the hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers.. See examples of PALM used in a sentence.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › palmPalm - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of palm. noun. the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers. synonyms: thenar. see more. verb. touch, lift, or hold with the hands. synonyms: handle. see more. noun. a linear unit based on the length or width of the human hand. see more. noun.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpalm noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of palm noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › PALMPalm - definition of palm by The Free Dictionary

    palm 1. (päm) n. 1. a. The inner surface of the hand that extends from the wrist to the base of the fingers. b. The similar part of the forefoot of a quadruped. 2. A unit of length equal to either the width or the length of the hand. 3. The part of a glove or mitten that covers the palm of the hand. 4.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPALM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A palm or a palm tree is a tree that grows in hot countries. It has long leaves growing at the top, and no branches.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › palmPALM Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

    to impose (something) fraudulently (usually followed by on or upon): to palm stolen jewels on someone. to touch or stroke with the palm or hand. to shake hands with.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPALM | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    PALM definition: 1. the inside surface of your hand 2. a palm tree 3. a brand name for a small computer that you can…. Learn more.

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › palmpalm | meaning of palm in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

    palm meaning, definition, what is palm: the inside surface of your hand, in whic...: Learn more.