Definition of Palm
Palm
palm
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the inner part of the hand from the wrist to the fingers, or the section of a glove that covers this part of the hand;
e.g. He held out his palm for the money.
(noun)
any of the tropical trees characterized by an unbranched stem/trunk and large fan-shaped or feathered leaves;
e.g. A large palm was planted on either side of the house's gate.
(noun)
a leaf from a palm tree that symbolizes superiority, triumph, or victory and may thus be given as a prize, or broadly, a symbol of victory or superiority;
e.g. He was awarded a palm for his great achievements.
(verb)
to hide a small object in one's hand, often stealthily so as to take it or give it to someone without being noticed;
e.g. I saw her palm his watch while maintaining conversation with him. He tried to palm the wallet to his partner in crime.
(verb)
to touch something with the inner surface of one's hand, for example to stroke or hit something in this way;
e.g. I tried to palm the ball away from the child.
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