palm
/pɑm/
verb
- To conceal something in the hand, especially in a deceptive way.
- The magician palmed the coin so smoothly that no one saw it disappear.
- She palmed the key and slipped it into her pocket without being seen.
- He tried to palm the stolen watch before the security guard noticed.
- To touch or stroke with the palm of the hand.
- The basketball player palmed the ball before making a pass.
- She palmed the sweat from her forehead after the long run.
- He gently palmed the cat's head to calm it down.
noun
- The inner surface of the hand between the wrist and the fingers.
- She held the coin tightly in her palm.
- He read her palm and predicted a long journey.
- The doctor pressed his palm against her forehead to check for fever.
- A tropical tree with a tall trunk and large leaves at the top, often found in warm climates.
- The beach was lined with tall palm trees swaying in the breeze.
- Coconuts fall from the palm when they are ripe.
- They sat in the shade of a palm to escape the midday sun.
- A leaf of a palm tree, used as a symbol of victory or peace.
- The crowd waved palm fronds to welcome the returning hero.
- She decorated the church with palms for Palm Sunday.
- In many cultures, the palm is a symbol of triumph.