Palm
Word | PALM |
Character | 4 |
Hyphenation | palm |
Pronunciations | /ˈpæm/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Palm"
What do we mean by palm?
Any of numerous chiefly tropical evergreen trees, shrubs, or woody vines of the family Arecaceae (or Palmae), characteristically having an unbranched trunk with a crown of large pinnate or palmate leaves having conspicuous parallel venation. noun
A leaf of a palm tree, regarded as an emblem of victory, success, or joy. noun
A small metallic representation of a palm leaf added to a military decoration that has been awarded more than one time. noun
The inner surface of the hand that extends from the wrist to the base of the fingers. noun
The similar part of the forefoot of a quadruped. noun
A unit of length equal to either the width or the length of the hand. noun
The part of a glove or mitten that covers the palm of the hand. noun
A metal shield worn by sailmakers over the palm of the hand and used to force a needle through heavy canvas. noun
The blade of an oar or paddle. noun
The flattened part of the antlers of certain animals, such as the moose. noun
To hold in the palm of the hand. transitive verb
To touch or stroke with the palm of the hand. transitive verb
To conceal in the palm of the hand, as in cheating at dice or cards or in a sleight-of-hand trick. transitive verb
To pick up furtively. transitive verb
To commit a violation by letting (the ball) rest momentarily in the palm of the hand while dribbling. transitive verb
To dispose of or pass off by deception. phrasal verb
(an itchy palm) A strong desire for money, especially bribes. idiom
The flat of the hand; that part of the hand which extends from the wrist to the bases of the thumb and fingers on the side opposite the knuckles; more generally and technically, the palmar surface of the manus of any animal, as the sole of the fore foot of a clawed quadruped, as the cat or mouse, corresponding to the planta of the pes or foot. noun
Any of various evergreen trees from the family Palmae or Arecaceae, which are mainly found in the tropics.
A branch or leaf of the palm, anciently borne or worn as a symbol of victory or rejoicing.
(by extension) Triumph; victory.
Any of 23 awards that can be earned after obtaining the Eagle Scout rank, but generally only before turning 18 years old.
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