noun Download 🔗Share 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. " plant nature biology environment geography 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 children waved palms after their team won the school sports day. " culture religion history plant tradition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (by extension) Triumph; victory. Examples : "After a hard-fought debate, the debate team returned home with the palms of victory. " achievement 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 : ""He worked hard after earning his Eagle Scout rank and received three palms before his 18th birthday." " achievement education age 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 : "She held the small bird carefully in her palms. " body anatomy part organ human physiology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " anatomy animal body part 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 veterinarian estimated the pony's height at twelve palms, using his hand to measure from the ground to the pony's withers. " body anatomy unit 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 old sailor showed the apprentice how to use his palms to safely sew the thick canvas of the sail. " nautical sailing technical utensil wear 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 impressive antlers featured broad, flattened palms with numerous points, making them look like outstretched hands. " animal part body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " nautical part technical 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 quickly palmed the coin, making it disappear from view. " action human entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To hold something without bending the fingers significantly. Examples : "John palmed the ball." action body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To move something with the palm of the hand. Examples : "He tried to palm the small toy car to hide it from his brother. " body action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading