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palm
(p/A/m )

noun (n)

  • the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers(noun.body)
    Synonym:
    thenar
    source: wordnet30
  • a linear unit based on the length or width of the human hand(noun.quantity)
    source: wordnet30
  • any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves(noun.plant)
    Synonym:
    palm tree
    source: wordnet30
  • an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    decoration, laurel wreath, medal, medallion, ribbon
    source: wordnet30
  • The inner and somewhat concave part of the hand between the bases of the fingers and the wrist.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • Any endogenous tree of the order Palmæ or Palmaceæ; a palm tree.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • touch, lift, or hold with the hands(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    handle
    source: wordnet30
  • To handle.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To "grease the palm" of; to bribe or tip.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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