noun🔗SharePalmerasAny 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. "El parque tenía muchas palmeras hermosas, con sus altos troncos que se extendían hacia el cielo.plantnaturebiologyenvironmentgeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePalma, hoja de palmaA 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. "Los niños agitaron palmas después de que su equipo ganara el día deportivo escolar.culturereligionhistoryplanttraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTriunfo, victoria(by extension) Triumph; victory."After a hard-fought debate, the debate team returned home with the palms of victory. "Después de un debate muy reñido, el equipo de debate regresó a casa con los laureles de la victoria.achievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareReconocimientos, premiosAny 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." "Trabajó duro después de obtener su rango de Eagle Scout y recibió tres premios antes de cumplir 18 años.achievementeducationageChat 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."She held the small bird carefully in her palms. "Ella sostenía el pequeño pájaro cuidadosamente en sus palmas.bodyanatomypartorganhumanphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAlmohadillasThe 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. "El perro lamió la mantequilla de maní de sus almohadillas después de que le di un premio.anatomyanimalbodypartChat 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 veterinarian estimated the pony's height at twelve palms, using his hand to measure from the ground to the pony's withers. "El veterinario estimó la altura del poni en doce palmos, usando su mano para medir desde el suelo hasta la cruz del poni.bodyanatomyunitChat 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 old sailor showed the apprentice how to use his palms to safely sew the thick canvas of the sail. "El viejo marinero le mostró al aprendiz cómo usar sus palmas para coser de forma segura la lona gruesa de la vela.nauticalsailingtechnicalutensilwearChat 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 impressive antlers featured broad, flattened palms with numerous points, making them look like outstretched hands. "Las impresionantes astas del gamo presentaban palas anchas y aplanadas con numerosos puntos, lo que las hacía parecer manos extendidas.animalpartbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCara interna plana de una uña de anclaThe 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. "El buzo inspeccionó cuidadosamente las caras internas planas de las uñas del ancla para verificar si había grietas antes de que el barco zarpara.nauticalparttechnicalChat 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 quickly palmed the coin, making it disappear from view. "El mago escondió rápidamente la moneda en la palma de la mano, haciéndola desaparecer de la vista.actionhumanentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSostener en la palmaTo hold something without bending the fingers significantly."John palmed the ball."John sostuvo la pelota en la palma de la mano.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePalpar, esconder en la palma de la manoTo move something with the palm of the hand."He tried to palm the small toy car to hide it from his brother. "Intentó esconder el coche de juguete en la palma de la mano para ocultárselo a su hermano.bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
