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palm

/ˈpæm/ /pɑːm/ /pɑlm/

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noun

Palme

Any of various evergreen trees from the family Palmae or Arecaceae, which are mainly found in the tropics.

Examples :

"The school's courtyard was shaded by tall palm trees. "

Der Schulhof wurde von hohen Palmen beschattet.

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noun

Palmenzweig

A branch or leaf of the palm, anciently borne or worn as a symbol of victory or rejoicing.

Examples :

"The victorious students held up palm leaves as they celebrated their team's win in the school competition. "

Die siegreichen Schüler hielten Palmenzweige hoch, als sie den Sieg ihres Teams im Schulwettbewerb feierten.

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noun

Triumph, Sieg

(by extension) Triumph; victory.

Examples :

"Her consistent good grades were a palm of victory over her earlier struggles in math. "

Ihre beständigen guten Noten waren ein Triumph über ihre früheren Schwierigkeiten in Mathematik.

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Auszeichnung, Ehrenzeichen

Any of 23 awards that can be earned after obtaining the Eagle Scout rank, but generally only before turning 18 years old.

Examples :

"My brother earned a Palm award for his community service project. "

Mein Bruder erhielt eine Auszeichnung für sein gemeinnütziges Projekt.

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Handfläche

The inner and somewhat concave part of the human hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers.

Examples :

"He placed the small, smooth stone in the palm of his hand. "

Er legte den kleinen, glatten Stein in seine Handfläche.

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Fußsohle

The corresponding part of the forefoot of a lower mammal.

Examples :

"The kangaroo used its powerful palm to grip the branch. "

Das Känguru benutzte seine kräftige Fußsohle, um den Ast zu greifen.

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noun

Handbreite

A linear 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.

Examples :

"The horse's height was measured at four hands and two palms. "

Die Höhe des Pferdes wurde mit vier Handbreiten und zwei Handbreiten gemessen.

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noun

Handteller

(sailmaking) A metallic disk attached to a strap and worn in the palm of the hand; used to push the needle through the canvas, in sewing sails, etc.

Examples :

"The sailor carefully placed the palm on his hand to guide the needle through the thick canvas sail. "

Der Seemann legte den Handteller vorsichtig auf seine Hand, um die Nadel durch das dicke Segeltuch zu führen.

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Schaufel, Geweihschaufel

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.

Examples :

"The fallow deer's antlers had large, beautiful palms. "

Das Geweih des Damwilds hatte große, schöne Schaufeln.

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noun

Ankerflügel

The flat inner face of an anchor fluke.

Examples :

"The boat's anchor fluke had a smooth, worn palm. "

Der Ankerflügel des Bootes hatte eine glatte, abgenutzte Oberfläche.

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verb

Verbergen, in der Hand verstecken

To hold or conceal something in the palm of the hand, e.g, for an act of sleight of hand or to steal something.

Examples :

"The magician expertly palmed the coin, making it disappear from the audience's view. "

Der Zauberer versteckte die Münze gekonnt in der Hand, so dass sie für das Publikum unsichtbar wurde.

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verb

In der Hand halten

To hold something without bending the fingers significantly.

Examples :

"John palmed the ball."

John hielt den Ball in der Hand.

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verb

Verheimlichen, in die Hand nehmen

To move something with the palm of the hand.

Examples :

"She palmed the small, crumpled piece of paper, hiding it in her hand. "

Sie versteckte das kleine, zerknitterte Papierstück in ihrer Hand.

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