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palm

/ˈpæm/ /pɑːm/ /pɑlm/

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noun

Пальма

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. "

Школьный двор был затенен высокими пальмами.

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noun

Пальмовая ветвь

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. "

Победившие ученики подняли пальмовые ветви, празднуя победу своей команды в школьном соревновании.

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Триумф, победа

(by extension) Triumph; victory.

Examples :

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

Ее стабильно хорошие оценки были триумфом над ее прежними трудностями в математике.

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Награда, отличие

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. "

Мой брат получил награду за свой общественный проект.

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Ладонь

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. "

Он положил маленький гладкий камень на ладонь.

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Подошва

The corresponding part of the forefoot of a lower mammal.

Examples :

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

Кенгуру использовал свою мощную подошву, чтобы ухватиться за ветку.

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Длина ладони

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. "

Высота лошади была измерена в четыре ладони и две ладони.

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Наперсток

(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. "

Моряк осторожно положил наперсток на руку, чтобы направить иглу через толстый парусиновый парус.

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noun

Лопата рога

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. "

У лани на рогах были большие, красивые лопаты.

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Плоская внутренняя поверхность лапы якоря

The flat inner face of an anchor fluke.

Examples :

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

Плоская внутренняя поверхность лапы якоря лодки была гладкой и изношенной.

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verb

Спрятать в ладони

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. "

Фокусник ловко спрятал монету в ладони, заставив ее исчезнуть из виду зрителей.

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verb

Держать в ладони

To hold something without bending the fingers significantly.

Examples :

"John palmed the ball."

Джон держал мяч в ладони.

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verb

Спрятать в ладони

To move something with the palm of the hand.

Examples :

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

Она спрятала маленький смятый клочок бумаги в ладони.

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