Meaning & Definition of Palm in English
English⟶
Palm
/pɑm/
noun
1. The inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
synonym:
- palm,
- thenar
2. A linear unit based on the length or width of the human hand
synonym:
- palm
3. Any plant of the family palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves
synonym:
- palm,
- palm tree
4. An award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
synonym:
- decoration,
- laurel wreath,
- medal,
- medallion,
- palm,
- ribbon
verb
1. Touch, lift, or hold with the hands
- "Don't handle the merchandise"
synonym:
- handle,
- palm
Examples of using
I have a splinter in the palm of my hand.
How many palm trees are there in this oasis?
Be like the palm tree - the more it gets pressed by the cliff, the quicker and more beautiful its rise to the top.