noun🔗SharePalmeraAny of various evergreen trees from the family Palmae or Arecaceae, which are mainly found in the tropics."The school's courtyard was shaded by tall palm trees. "El patio de la escuela estaba sombreado por altas palmeras.plantnaturebiologyenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePalmaA branch or leaf of the palm, anciently borne or worn as a symbol of victory or rejoicing."The victorious students held up palm leaves as they celebrated their team's win in the school competition. "Los estudiantes victoriosos levantaron palmas mientras celebraban la victoria de su equipo en la competencia escolar.culturehistorytraditionplantheraldryreligionmythologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTriunfo, victoria(by extension) Triumph; victory."Her consistent good grades were a palm of victory over her earlier struggles in math. "Sus buenas notas constantes fueron un triunfo sobre sus anteriores dificultades en matemáticas.achievementoutcomeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareReconocimiento, premioAny of 23 awards that can be earned after obtaining the Eagle Scout rank, but generally only before turning 18 years old."My brother earned a Palm award for his community service project. "Mi hermano obtuvo un premio por su proyecto de servicio comunitario.achievementorganizationeducationgroupageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePalmaThe inner and somewhat concave part of the human hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers."He placed the small, smooth stone in the palm of his hand. "Colocó la pequeña y lisa piedra en la palma de su mano.anatomybodypartorganhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlantaThe corresponding part of the forefoot of a lower mammal."The kangaroo used its powerful palm to grip the branch. "El canguro usó su poderosa planta para agarrar la rama.animalanatomypartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePalmoA 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 horse's height was measured at four hands and two palms. "La altura del caballo se midió en cuatro palmos y dos palmos.bodyunitanatomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePalma(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 sailor carefully placed the palm on his hand to guide the needle through the thick canvas sail. "El marinero colocó cuidadosamente la palma en su mano para guiar la aguja a través de la gruesa vela de lona.nauticalsailingweartechnicaljobessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePalma, palaThe 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 antlers had large, beautiful palms. "Las astas del gamo tenían palmas grandes y hermosas.animalanatomybiologyorganismpartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa cara interna plana de una uña de anclaThe flat inner face of an anchor fluke."The boat's anchor fluke had a smooth, worn palm. "La uña del ancla del barco tenía una cara interna lisa y desgastada.nauticalpartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEsconder en la palma de la manoTo 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 expertly palmed the coin, making it disappear from the audience's view. "El mago escondió la moneda con destreza en la palma de la mano, haciéndola desaparecer de la vista del público.actionbodyhumanpoliceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSostener en la palma de la manoTo hold something without bending the fingers significantly."John palmed the ball."John sostuvo la pelota en la palma de la mano.bodyactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEsconder en la palma de la manoTo move something with the palm of the hand."She palmed the small, crumpled piece of paper, hiding it in her hand. "Ella escondió el pequeño trozo de papel arrugado en su mano.actionbodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
