noun Download 🔗Share 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. " plant nature biology environment essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " culture history tradition plant heraldry religion mythology essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (by extension) Triumph; victory. Examples : "Her consistent good grades were a palm of victory over her earlier struggles in math. " achievement outcome essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " achievement organization education group age essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " anatomy body part organ human essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The corresponding part of the forefoot of a lower mammal. Examples : "The kangaroo used its powerful palm to grip the branch. " animal anatomy part essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " body unit anatomy essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (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. " nautical sailing wear technical job essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " animal anatomy biology organism part essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The flat inner face of an anchor fluke. Examples : "The boat's anchor fluke had a smooth, worn palm. " nautical part essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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. " action body human police essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To hold something without bending the fingers significantly. Examples : "John palmed the ball." body action essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To move something with the palm of the hand. Examples : "She palmed the small, crumpled piece of paper, hiding it in her hand. " action body essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
