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palm

UK
/pɑːm/
US
/pɑm/

Translations

palmnoun
palms
pl
UK
/pɑːm/
US
/pɑm/
She held the coin in the palm of her hand.
Elle tenait la pièce dans la paume de sa main.
palmeUnité de longueur ancienne.
The plank measured three palms in width.
La planche mesurait trois palmes de largeur.
palmeSens historique ou symbolique.
In ancient Rome, victors were awarded a palm after the games.
Dans la Rome antique, les vainqueurs recevaient une palme après les jeux.
The beach was lined with swaying palm trees.
La plage était bordée de palmiers qui oscillaient au vent.
Synonyms
digit
frond
palm tree
appendage
hand
palmverb
palmed
Past Simple
palmed
Past Participle
palming
Gerund
UK
/pɑːm/
US
/pɑm/
Additional translations
palmerPrestidigitation, pour dissimuler un objet dans la paume de la main.
palperEmploi rare ou technique.
Synonyms
to conceal
to hide
to hold
to grip
palmadjective
UK
/pɑːm/
US
/pɑm/
Used attributively to describe things derived from or related to palm trees.
palmaireAnatomie.
The climber developed painful palm blisters after the ascent.
L'alpiniste a développé de douloureuses ampoules palmaires après l'ascension.

Definitions

palmnoun
The inner surface of the hand between the wrist and the fingers.
She held the coin in the palm of her hand.
A type of tree with a tall trunk and large leaves, often found in tropical regions.
The beach was lined with swaying palm trees.
A branch or wreath of a palm tree carried as an emblem of victory, triumph, or peace.
In ancient Rome, victors were awarded a palm after the games.
An ancient unit of length based on the breadth of the human hand, roughly 7–10 cm (about 3–4 inches).
The plank measured three palms in width.
palmverb
To conceal something in the palm of the hand, especially in a deceptive manner.
The magician palmed the coin, making it disappear from view.
To touch or handle with the palm of the hand.
He palmed the basketball, showing off his impressive grip.
(usually with “off”) To dispose of or pass on (something, especially of inferior quality) deceitfully.
The vendor tried to palm off counterfeit watches on tourists.
palmadjective
Made from, consisting of, or relating to palm trees or their products.
Palm oil is widely used in cooking.
Relating to or situated on the palm of the hand.
The climber developed painful palm blisters after the ascent.
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