palm
1 of 3
noun (1)
ˈpäm ˈpälm ˈpȯm, ˈpȯlm
Synonyms of palm
1
: any of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
2
: a leaf of the palm as a symbol of victory or rejoicing
also : a branch (as of laurel) similarly used
3
: a symbol of triumph or superiority
also : VICTORY, TRIUMPH
4
: an addition to a military decoration in the form of a palm frond especially to indicate a second award of the basic decoration
palmlike
ˈpäm-ˌlīk
ˈpälm-
ˈpȯm-
ˈpȯlm-
adjective
Illustration of palm
Illustration of palm
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palm
2 of 3
noun (2)
1
: the somewhat concave part of the human hand between the bases of the fingers and the wrist or the corresponding part of the forefoot of a lower mammal
2
: a flat expanded part especially at the end of a base or stalk (as of an anchor)
3
[Latin palmus, from palma] : a unit of length based on the breadth or length of the hand
4
: something (such as a part of a glove) that covers the palm of the hand
5
: an act of palming (as of cards)
palm
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verb
palmed; palming; palms
transitive verb
1
a
: to conceal in or with the hand
palm a card
b
: to take or pick up stealthily
c
: to hand stealthily
palmed him a dollar bill
2
: to impose by fraud
a second imposter to be palmed upon you
—Sir Walter Scott
3
: to touch with the palm: such as
a
: to stroke with the palm or hand
b
: to allow (a basketball) to come to rest momentarily in the hand while dribbling thus committing a violation
Synonyms
Noun (1)
triumph
victory
win
Verb
fob off
foist
palm off
pass off
wish
형용사.
palmy 파미.
Palmy describes something that is flourishing or marked by prosperity, or something that is abounding in or bearing palms.
// They knew her in her palmy days when she was living high.
// They moved to a palmy suburb with lots of new homes and parks.
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