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palm Definition and Meaning in English (palm definition)

noun
Synonyms:handmitt
Quick Answer • Definition

Palm definition: The inner surface of the hand between the wrist and the fingers.

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Definitions of Palm

  1. 1noun

    The inner surface of the hand between the wrist and the fingers.

  2. 2noun

    A tropical tree with a straight, unbranched trunk and a crown of large, fan-shaped or feather-shaped leaves.

  3. 3verb

    To hold or conceal something in the palm of one's hand, especially as part of a trick or theft.

Example Sentences

casual

“She held the small bird gently in the palm of her hand.”

casual

“Palm trees line the beautiful beaches of the island.”

casual

“The magician managed to palm the card without anyone noticing.”

Synonyms

Inflected Word Forms

past tensepalmed
present participlepalming
adjectivepalmy

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

palm offphrasal_verb

To dispose of something by deceit or trickery, especially by passing it off as something else.

grease someone's palmidiom

To bribe someone.

have someone in the palm of one's handidiom

To have complete control over someone.

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Palm definition: The inner surface of the hand between the wrist and the fingers.
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'Palm' translates to 'palm' in English. Palm definition: The inner surface of the hand between the wrist and the fingers.
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