palp
1 of 2verb
ˈpalp 
palped; palping; palps
transitive verb
: touch, feel
palp
2 of 2noun
: palpus
Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle French palper, from Latin palpare
Noun
New Latin palpus
First Known Use
Verb
1534, in the meaning defined above
Noun
1842, in the meaning defined above
palp
verb
as in to palpate
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- palpate
- palm
- feel
- shave
- clench
- tip
- clutch
- touch
- brush
- skim
- clasp
- pat
- graze
- grip
- flick
- grasp
- clap
- tap
- rap
- handle
- whack
- tag
- dab
- chuck
- pound
- knock
- hit
- hold
- cling (to)