Definition of "palm"
- noun
Any of various evergreen trees from the family Palmae or Arecaceae, which are mainly found in the tropics.
The inner and somewhat concave part of the human hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers.
The corresponding part of the forefoot of a lower mammal.
A handheld computing device used to store personal data such as calendars and phone numbers.
- verb
To hold or conceal something in the palm of the hand, e.g, for an act of sleight of hand or to steal something.
To hold something without bending the fingers significantly.
To move something with the palm of the hand.
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