palm

1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈpäm

ˈpälm

ˈpȯm,

ˈpȯlm

: any of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves

: a leaf of the palm as a symbol of victory or rejoicing

also : a branch (as of laurel) similarly used

: a symbol of triumph or superiority

also : victory, triumph

: an addition to a military decoration in the form of a palm frond especially to indicate a second award of the basic decoration

palmlike

ˈpäm-ˌlīk

ˈpälm-

ˈpȯm-

ˈpȯlm-

adjective

palm

2 of 3

noun (2)

: the somewhat concave part of the human hand between the bases of the fingers and the wrist or the corresponding part of the forefoot of a lower mammal

: a flat expanded part especially at the end of a base or stalk (as of an anchor)

[Latin palmus, from palma] : a unit of length based on the breadth or length of the hand

: something (such as a part of a glove) that covers the palm of the hand

: an act of palming (as of cards)

palm

3 of 3

verb

palmed; palming; palms

transitive verb

: to conceal in or with the hand

palm a card

: to take or pick up stealthily

: to hand stealthily

palmed him a dollar bill

: to impose by fraud

a second imposter to be palmed upon you

Sir Walter Scott

: to touch with the palm: such as

: to stroke with the palm or hand

: to allow (a basketball) to come to rest momentarily in the hand while dribbling thus committing a violation

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Old English, from Latin palma palm of the hand, palm tree; from the resemblance of the tree's leaves to the outstretched hand; akin to Greek palamē palm of the hand, Old English folm, Old Irish lám hand

Noun (2)

Middle English paume, palme, from Anglo-French, from Latin palma

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1671, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

palm 1 of 3

noun

ˈpäm

ˈpälm

: a tropical tree, shrub, or vine with a usually tall stem or trunk topped with large leaves that are shaped like feathers or fans

palm

2 of 3

noun

: the under part of the hand between the fingers and the wrist

: a measure of length based on the width of a palm

palm

3 of 3

verb

palmed; palming

: to hide in the hand

She palmed the coin.

单词	palming
释义	palm 1 of 3 noun (1) ˈpäm ˈpälm ˈpȯm, ˈpȯlm 1 : any of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves 2 : a leaf of the palm as a symbol of victory or rejoicing also : a branch (as of laurel) similarly used 3 : a symbol of triumph or superiority also : victory, triumph 4 : an addition to a military decoration in the form of a palm frond especially to indicate a second award of the basic decoration palmlike ˈpäm-ˌlīk ˈpälm- ˈpȯm- ˈpȯlm- adjective Illustration of palm ¹palm 1 palm 2 of 3 noun (2) 1 : the somewhat concave part of the human hand between the bases of the fingers and the wrist or the corresponding part of the forefoot of a lower mammal 2 : a flat expanded part especially at the end of a base or stalk (as of an anchor) 3 [Latin palmus, from palma] : a unit of length based on the breadth or length of the hand 4 : something (such as a part of a glove) that covers the palm of the hand 5 : an act of palming (as of cards) palm 3 of 3 verb palmed; palming; palms transitive verb 1 a : to conceal in or with the hand palm a card b : to take or pick up stealthily c : to hand stealthily palmed him a dollar bill 2 : to impose by fraud a second imposter to be palmed upon you Sir Walter Scott 3 : to touch with the palm: such as a : to stroke with the palm or hand b : to allow (a basketball) to come to rest momentarily in the hand while dribbling thus committing a violation Synonyms Noun (1) triumph victory win Verb fob off foist palm off pass off wish See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb The store's owner had seen one of the girls palm a lipstick before heading for the door. To do the card trick, you have to learn to palm one of the cards. He was called for palming the ball. The kick was palmed away by the goalkeeper. Word History Etymology Noun (1) Middle English, from Old English, from Latin palma palm of the hand, palm tree; from the resemblance of the tree's leaves to the outstretched hand; akin to Greek palamē palm of the hand, Old English folm, Old Irish lám hand Noun (2) Middle English paume, palme, from Anglo-French, from Latin palma First Known Use Noun (1) before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun (2) 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1671, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing palm coconut palm betel palm have (someone) in the palm of one's hand oil palm nipa palm grease the palm of palm (oneself) off as oil the palm palm print raffia palm read someone's palm sago palm wax palm palm tree face-palm royal palm palm oil palm off cabbage palm acai palm See More coconut palm betel palm have (someone) in the palm of one's hand oil palm nipa palm grease the palm of palm (oneself) off as oil the palm palm print raffia palm read someone's palm sago palm wax palm palm tree face-palm royal palm palm oil palm off cabbage palm acai palm See More Kids Definition palm 1 of 3 noun ˈpäm ˈpälm : a tropical tree, shrub, or vine with a usually tall stem or trunk topped with large leaves that are shaped like feathers or fans palm 2 of 3 noun 1 : the under part of the hand between the fingers and the wrist 2 : a measure of length based on the width of a palm palm 3 of 3 verb palmed; palming : to hide in the hand She palmed the coin. Medical Definition palm noun ˈpä(l)m : the somewhat concave part of the human hand between the bases of the fingers and the wrist or the corresponding part of the forefoot of a lower mammal palming verb present participle of palm as in inflicting to offer (something fake, useless, or inferior) as genuine, useful, or valuable another low-rent company trying to palm cheesy merchandise upon mail-order customers Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance inflicting imposing wishing forcing foisting passing off entailing palming off fobbing off faking counterfeiting forging distorting falsifying misrepresenting
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palm

noun (1)

Illustration of palm

noun (2)

verb

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing palm

Kids Definition

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verb

Medical Definition

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