palm

Definitions

1. 1noun

   The inner and somewhat concave part of the hand between the bases of the fingers and the wrist.

2. 2noun

   A lineal measure equal either to the breadth of the hand or to its length from the wrist to the ends of the fingers; a hand; -- used in measuring a horse's height.

3. 3noun

   A metallic disk, attached to a strap, and worn the palm of the hand, -- used to push the needle through the canvas, in sewing sails, etc.

4. 4noun

   The broad flattened part of an antler, as of a full-grown fallow deer; -- so called as resembling the palm of the hand with its protruding fingers.

5. 5noun

   The flat inner face of an anchor fluke.

6. 6noun

   Any endogenous tree of the order Palmae or Palmaceae; a palm tree.

7. 7noun

   A branch or leaf of the palm, anciently borne or worn as a symbol of victory or rejoicing.

8. 8noun

   Any symbol or token of superiority, success, or triumph; also, victory; triumph; supremacy.

9. 9transitive verb

   To handle.

10. 10transitive verb

    To manipulate with, or conceal in, the palm of the hand; to juggle.

11. 11transitive verb

    To impose by fraud, as by sleight of hand; to put by unfair means; -- usually with off.

12. 12noun

    the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

    Synonyms

    thenar
13. 13noun

    an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

    Synonyms

    decorationmedalmedallionribbon
14. 14noun

    any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves

15. 15noun

    a linear unit based on the length or width of the human hand

16. 16verb

    touch, lift, or hold with the hands

    "Don't handle the merchandise"

    Synonyms

    handle