nounπShareAny 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. "plantnaturebiologyenvironmentgeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "culturereligionhistoryplanttraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) Triumph; victory."After a hard-fought debate, the debate team returned home with the palms of victory. "achievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny 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." "achievementeducationageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe 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. "bodyanatomypartorganhumanphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe 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. "anatomyanimalbodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "bodyanatomyunitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(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. "nauticalsailingtechnicalutensilwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe 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. "animalpartbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe 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. "nauticalparttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "actionhumanentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hold something without bending the fingers significantly."John palmed the ball."actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move something with the palm of the hand."He tried to palm the small toy car to hide it from his brother. "bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading