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palm

/ˈpæm/ /pɑːm/ /pɑlm/

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noun

ヤシの木

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. "

学校の中庭は、背の高いヤシの木によって日陰になっていた。

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noun

シュロの葉

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. "

勝利した生徒たちは、学校の競技会でチームの勝利を祝ってシュロの葉を掲げました。

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勝利, 凱旋

(by extension) Triumph; victory.

Examples :

"Her consistent good grades were a palm of victory over her earlier struggles in math. "

彼女の安定した良い成績は、以前の数学での苦労に対する勝利でした。

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noun

賞, 褒賞

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. "

兄は地域奉仕プロジェクトで褒賞を獲得しました。

achievement organization education group age essential

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noun

手のひら

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. "

彼は小さく滑らかな石を手のひらに置いた。

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noun

足の裏

The corresponding part of the forefoot of a lower mammal.

Examples :

"The kangaroo used its powerful palm to grip the branch. "

カンガルーは、その強力な足の裏を使って枝を掴んだ。

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noun

パーム, 手のひら

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. "

馬の高さは、4ハンドと2パームで測定されました。

body unit anatomy essential

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noun

パーム

(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. "

船乗りは、厚いキャンバスの帆に針を通すために、手のひらを慎重に手に置きました。

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noun

掌状の角

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. "

ノロジカの角は大きく美しい掌状でした。

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noun

錨の爪の平らな内側の面

The flat inner face of an anchor fluke.

Examples :

"The boat's anchor fluke had a smooth, worn palm. "

ボートの錨の爪には、滑らかで摩耗した内側の面があった。

nautical part essential

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verb

手のひらに隠す

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. "

手品師は巧みにコインを手のひらに隠し、観客の視界から消し去った。

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verb

手のひらに乗せる

To hold something without bending the fingers significantly.

Examples :

"John palmed the ball."

ジョンはボールを手のひらに乗せた。

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verb

手のひらで隠す

To move something with the palm of the hand.

Examples :

"She palmed the small, crumpled piece of paper, hiding it in her hand. "

彼女は小さくくしゃくしゃになった紙切れを手のひらに隠した。

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