英语词汇“palm”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

palm¹ n. [countable]

Anatomy, Zoologythe part of the inner surface of the hand that reaches from the wrist to the bases of the fingers.
Zoologythe corresponding part of an animal.
Clothingthe part of a glove covering this part of the hand.

to hide in the palm, as in doing a magic trick:[~ + object]The magician palmed the quarter and then made it "appear'' in your ear.
to pick up (something) in the hand without others noticing:[~ + object]The crook managed to palm a few rings from the display area.
palm off, to sell (something) to someone by falsely describing it as something that it is not: [~ + off + object + on + object]to palm off the stolen jewels on tourists.[~ + off + object]He palmed off the cheap jewelry as twenty-four carat gold.[~ + object + off]He palmed the cheap jewelry off as genuine.

palm² n. [countable]

Plant Biologya tall tree without branches, with a mass of leaves at the top:palms waving gently in the Indian Ocean breeze.
a leaf of such a tree, once carried as a sign of victory.

palm¹ n.

Anatomy, Zoologythe part of the inner surface of the hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers.
Zoologythe corresponding part of the forefoot of an animal.
Clothingthe part of a glove covering this part of the hand.
Also called sailmaker's palm. a stiff rawhide or metal shield worn over this part of the hand by sailmakers to serve as a thimble.
Weights and Measuresa linear measure of from 3 to 4 inches (7½–10 centimeters), based on the breadth of the hand.
Weights and Measuresa linear measure of from 7 to 10 inches (17½–25 centimeters), based on the length of the hand.
Zoologythe flat, expanded part of the horn or antler of a deer.
a flat, widened part at the end of an armlike projection.
[Naut.]
- Nauticalthe blade of an oar.
- Nauticalthe inner face of an anchor fluke. See diag. under anchor.
- Nautical(loosely) an anchor fluke.
Mechanical Engineeringa flat-topped bearing member at the head of a stanchion.
Idioms grease someone's palm, to give money to, esp. as a bribe:Before any work could begin, it was necessary to grease the superintendent's palm.

v.t.

to conceal in the palm, as in cheating at cards or dice or in juggling.
to pick up stealthily.
to hold in the hand.
to impose (something) fraudulently (usually fol. by on or upon):to palm stolen jewels on someone.
to touch or stroke with the palm or hand.
to shake hands with.
Sport[Basketball.]to grip (the ball) momentarily with the hand in the act of dribbling.
palm off, to dispose of by deception, trickery, or fraud;
substitute (something) with intent to deceive:Someone had palmed off a forgery on the museum officials.

Latin palma
Middle French
Latin palma (cognate with Old English folm hand); replacing Middle English paume
1300–50

palm² n.

Plant Biologyany of numerous plants of the family Palmae, most species being tall, unbranched trees surmounted by a crown of large pinnate or palmately cleft leaves. Cf. palm family.
Plant Biologyany of various other trees or shrubs that resemble this.
a leaf or branch of such a tree, esp. as formerly borne to signify victory or as used on festive occasions.
a representation of such a leaf or branch, as on a military or other decoration of honor, usually indicating a second award of the decoration.
the reward of honor due to a victor:In oratory she yields the palm to no one.
victory;
triumph;
success:He carried off the palm by sheer perseverance.

Latin palma palm tree, special use of palma palm¹
Middle English, Old English bef. 900

palm′like′, adj.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::

palm /pɑːm/ n

the inner part of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
a linear measure based on the breadth or length of a hand, equal to three to four inches or seven to ten inches respectively
the part of a glove that covers the palm
the side of the blade of an oar that faces away from the direction of a boat's movement during a stroke
the face of the fluke of an anchor
a flattened or expanded part of the antlers of certain deer
in the palm of one's hand ⇒ at one's mercy or command

vb (transitive)

to conceal in or about the hand, as in sleight-of-hand tricks

See also palm offEtymology: 14th Century paume, via Old French from Latin palma; compare Old English folm palm of the hand, Greek palamē

palm /pɑːm/ n

any treelike plant of the tropical and subtropical monocotyledonous family Arecaceae (formerly Palmae or Palmaceae), usually having a straight unbranched trunk crowned with large pinnate or palmate leaves
a leaf or branch of any of these trees, a symbol of victory, success, etc
merit or victory
an emblem or insignia representing a leaf or branch worn on certain military decorations

Etymology: Old English, from Latin palma, from the likeness of its spreading fronds to a hand; see palm¹

单词	palm
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 palm¹ /pɑm/USA pronunciation n. [countable] Anatomy, Zoologythe part of the inner surface of the hand that reaches from the wrist to the bases of the fingers. Zoologythe corresponding part of an animal. Clothingthe part of a glove covering this part of the hand. v. to hide in the palm, as in doing a magic trick:[~ + object]The magician palmed the quarter and then made it "appear'' in your ear. to pick up (something) in the hand without others noticing:[~ + object]The crook managed to palm a few rings from the display area. palm off, to sell (something) to someone by falsely describing it as something that it is not: [~ + off + object + on + object]to palm off the stolen jewels on tourists.[~ + off + object]He palmed off the cheap jewelry as twenty-four carat gold.[~ + object + off]He palmed the cheap jewelry off as genuine. palm² /pɑm/USA pronunciation n. [countable] Plant Biologya tall tree without branches, with a mass of leaves at the top:palms waving gently in the Indian Ocean breeze. a leaf of such a tree, once carried as a sign of victory. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 palm¹ (päm),USA pronunciation n. Anatomy, Zoologythe part of the inner surface of the hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers. Zoologythe corresponding part of the forefoot of an animal. Clothingthe part of a glove covering this part of the hand. Also called sailmaker's palm. a stiff rawhide or metal shield worn over this part of the hand by sailmakers to serve as a thimble. Weights and Measuresa linear measure of from 3 to 4 inches (7½–10 centimeters), based on the breadth of the hand. Weights and Measuresa linear measure of from 7 to 10 inches (17½–25 centimeters), based on the length of the hand. Zoologythe flat, expanded part of the horn or antler of a deer. a flat, widened part at the end of an armlike projection. [Naut.] Nauticalthe blade of an oar. Nauticalthe inner face of an anchor fluke. See diag. under anchor. Nautical(loosely) an anchor fluke. Mechanical Engineeringa flat-topped bearing member at the head of a stanchion. Idioms grease someone's palm, to give money to, esp. as a bribe:Before any work could begin, it was necessary to grease the superintendent's palm. v.t. to conceal in the palm, as in cheating at cards or dice or in juggling. to pick up stealthily. to hold in the hand. to impose (something) fraudulently (usually fol. by on or upon):to palm stolen jewels on someone. to touch or stroke with the palm or hand. to shake hands with. Sport[Basketball.]to grip (the ball) momentarily with the hand in the act of dribbling. palm off, to dispose of by deception, trickery, or fraud; substitute (something) with intent to deceive:Someone had palmed off a forgery on the museum officials. Latin palma Middle French Latin palma (cognate with Old English folm hand); replacing Middle English paume 1300–50 palm² (päm),USA pronunciation n. Plant Biologyany of numerous plants of the family Palmae, most species being tall, unbranched trees surmounted by a crown of large pinnate or palmately cleft leaves. Cf. palm family. Plant Biologyany of various other trees or shrubs that resemble this. a leaf or branch of such a tree, esp. as formerly borne to signify victory or as used on festive occasions. a representation of such a leaf or branch, as on a military or other decoration of honor, usually indicating a second award of the decoration. the reward of honor due to a victor:In oratory she yields the palm to no one. victory; triumph; success:He carried off the palm by sheer perseverance. Latin palma palm tree, special use of palma palm¹ Middle English, Old English bef. 900 palm′like′, adj. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: palm /pɑːm/ n the inner part of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers a linear measure based on the breadth or length of a hand, equal to three to four inches or seven to ten inches respectively the part of a glove that covers the palm the side of the blade of an oar that faces away from the direction of a boat's movement during a stroke the face of the fluke of an anchor a flattened or expanded part of the antlers of certain deer in the palm of one's hand ⇒ at one's mercy or command vb (transitive) to conceal in or about the hand, as in sleight-of-hand tricks See also palm offEtymology: 14th Century paume, via Old French from Latin palma; compare Old English folm palm of the hand, Greek palamē palm /pɑːm/ n any treelike plant of the tropical and subtropical monocotyledonous family Arecaceae (formerly Palmae or Palmaceae), usually having a straight unbranched trunk crowned with large pinnate or palmate leaves a leaf or branch of any of these trees, a symbol of victory, success, etc merit or victory an emblem or insignia representing a leaf or branch worn on certain military decorations Etymology: Old English, from Latin palma, from the likeness of its spreading fronds to a hand; see palm¹
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