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palms

/pɑːmz/ /pɑːlmz/

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noun

Palmen

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

Examples :

"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.

plant nature biology environment geography

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noun

Palmenzweig, Palmblatt

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

Examples :

"The children waved palms after their team won the school sports day. "

Die Kinder winkten mit Palmenzweigen, nachdem ihre Mannschaft den Schulsporttag gewonnen hatte.

culture religion history plant tradition

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Triumph, Sieg

(by extension) Triumph; victory.

Examples :

"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.

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Auszeichnungen, Ehrenzeichen

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

Examples :

""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.

achievement education age

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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 :

"She held the small bird carefully in her palms. "

Sie hielt den kleinen Vogel vorsichtig in ihren Handflächen.

body anatomy part organ human physiology

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Ballen

The corresponding part of the forefoot of a lower mammal.

Examples :

"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.

anatomy animal body part

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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 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.

body anatomy unit

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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 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.

nautical sailing technical utensil wear

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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 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.

animal part body

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Ankerflügel

The flat inner face of an anchor fluke.

Examples :

"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.

nautical part technical

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verb

Verheimlichen, 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 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.

action human entertainment

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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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Mit der Handfläche berühren, verstecken

To move something with the palm of the hand.

Examples :

"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.