noun🔗SharePalmenAny of various evergreen trees from the family Palmae or Arecaceae, which are mainly found in the tropics."The park had many beautiful palms, their tall trunks reaching towards the sky. "Der Park hatte viele schöne Palmen, deren hohe Stämme sich in den Himmel reckten.plantnaturebiologyenvironmentgeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePalmenzweig, PalmblattA branch or leaf of the palm, anciently borne or worn as a symbol of victory or rejoicing."The children waved palms after their team won the school sports day. "Die Kinder winkten mit Palmenzweigen, nachdem ihre Mannschaft den Schulsporttag gewonnen hatte.culturereligionhistoryplanttraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTriumph, Sieg(by extension) Triumph; victory."After a hard-fought debate, the debate team returned home with the palms of victory. "Nach einer hart umkämpften Debatte kehrte das Debattierteam mit dem Triumph des Sieges nach Hause zurück.achievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAuszeichnungen, EhrenzeichenAny of 23 awards that can be earned after obtaining the Eagle Scout rank, but generally only before turning 18 years old.""He worked hard after earning his Eagle Scout rank and received three palms before his 18th birthday." "Er arbeitete hart, nachdem er den Eagle Scout-Rang erreicht hatte, und erhielt drei Auszeichnungen vor seinem 18. Geburtstag.achievementeducationageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHandflächeThe inner and somewhat concave part of the human hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers."She held the small bird carefully in her palms. "Sie hielt den kleinen Vogel vorsichtig in ihren Handflächen.bodyanatomypartorganhumanphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBallenThe corresponding part of the forefoot of a lower mammal."The dog licked the peanut butter off of its palms after I gave it a treat. "Der Hund leckte das Erdnussbutter von seinen Ballen, nachdem ich ihm ein Leckerli gegeben hatte.anatomyanimalbodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHandbreiteA 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."The veterinarian estimated the pony's height at twelve palms, using his hand to measure from the ground to the pony's withers. "Der Tierarzt schätzte die Größe des Ponys auf zwölf Handbreiten, wobei er seine Hand benutzte, um vom Boden bis zum Widerrist des Ponys zu messen.bodyanatomyunitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHandteller(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."The old sailor showed the apprentice how to use his palms to safely sew the thick canvas of the sail. "Der alte Seemann zeigte dem Lehrling, wie er mit seinen Handtellern die dicke Leinwand des Segels sicher nähen konnte.nauticalsailingtechnicalutensilwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchaufel, GeweihschaufelThe 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."The fallow deer's impressive antlers featured broad, flattened palms with numerous points, making them look like outstretched hands. "Das beeindruckende Geweih des Damwilds wies breite, abgeflachte Schaufeln mit zahlreichen Spitzen auf, die aussahen wie ausgestreckte Hände.animalpartbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnkerflügelThe flat inner face of an anchor fluke."The diver carefully inspected the palms of the anchor to check for cracks before the ship set sail. "Der Taucher inspizierte sorgfältig die Ankerflügel, um vor der Abfahrt des Schiffs nach Rissen zu suchen.nauticalparttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerheimlichen, in der Hand versteckenTo hold or conceal something in the palm of the hand, e.g, for an act of sleight of hand or to steal something."The magician quickly palmed the coin, making it disappear from view. "Der Zauberer versteckte die Münze schnell in seiner Hand und ließ sie aus dem Blickfeld verschwinden.actionhumanentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIn der Hand haltenTo hold something without bending the fingers significantly."John palmed the ball."John hielt den Ball in der Hand.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit der Handfläche berühren, versteckenTo move something with the palm of the hand."He tried to palm the small toy car to hide it from his brother. "Er versuchte, das kleine Spielzeugauto zu verstecken, um es vor seinem Bruder zu verbergen.bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
