Definition of palm
(Entry 1 of 3)
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
4 : an addition to a military decoration in the form of a palm frond especially to indicate a second award of the basic decoration
palm
noun (2)Definition of palm (Entry 2 of 3)
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)
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verbpalmed; palming; palms
Definition of palm (Entry 3 of 3)
1a : 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
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The first known use of palm was before the 12th century
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