palm (Meaning)
palm (n)
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
a linear unit based on the length or width of the human hand
any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
palm (v)
touch, lift, or hold with the hands
palm (n.)
The inner and somewhat concave part of the hand between the bases of the fingers and the wrist.
A lineal measure equal either to the breadth of the hand or to its length from the wrist to the ends of the fingers; a hand; -- used in measuring a horse's height.
A metallic disk, attached to a strap, and worn the palm of the hand, -- used to push the needle through the canvas, in sewing sails, etc.
The broad flattened part of an antler, as of a full-grown fallow deer; -- so called as resembling the palm of the hand with its protruding fingers.
The flat inner face of an anchor fluke.
Any endogenous tree of the order Palmae or Palmaceae; a palm tree.
A branch or leaf of the palm, anciently borne or worn as a symbol of victory or rejoicing.
Any symbol or token of superiority, success, or triumph; also, victory; triumph; supremacy.
palm (v. t.)
To handle.
To manipulate with, or conceal in, the palm of the hand; to juggle.
To impose by fraud, as by sleight of hand; to put by unfair means; -- usually with off.
To grease the palm of; to bribe or tip.
Synonyms & Antonyms of palm
palm Sentence Examples
- The warm, soft breeze rustled through the palm trees, casting intricate shadows on the golden sand.
- The palm of her hand bore the faint outline of a heart, a secret she kept close to herself.
- As he extended his palm, a tiny hummingbird perched delicately upon it.
- The palm leaf umbrellas provided much-needed shade from the blazing sun.
- The palm oil plantation spread over vast acres, stretching as far as the eye could see.
- The fortune teller studied the lines in the palm of his hand, revealing his past and hinting at his future.
- The palm tree swayed gracefully in the ocean breeze, its fronds reaching up to the sky.
- The palm tree's trunk was adorned with intricate carvings, telling the story of its ancestors.
- The palm wine flowed freely, its sweet and heady aroma filling the air.
- The palm sugar added a unique sweetness and richness to the curry, tantalizing the taste buds.
FAQs About the word palm
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers, a linear unit based on the length or width of the human hand, any plant of the family P
win,victory, capture, sweep, success,triumph, conquest, runaway, walkover, blowout
defeat, loss, beating, defeat, loss, rout, beating, overthrow, licking, trimming
The warm, soft breeze rustled through the palm trees, casting intricate shadows on the golden sand.
The palm of her hand bore the faint outline of a heart, a secret she kept close to herself.
As he extended his palm, a tiny hummingbird perched delicately upon it.
The palm leaf umbrellas provided much-needed shade from the blazing sun.
