palm

🇬🇧 UK/pɑ:m/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

The inner surface of the hand; a tropical evergreen tree with large leaves at the top

手掌;棕榈树

v.

To conceal something in the palm of the hand, especially when performing a trick or stealing

将…藏于掌中;用手掌推移

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
palmother
=palm

Common Collocations

  • 1.palm of the hand手掌
  • 2.palm tree棕榈树
  • 3.palm leaf棕榈叶

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The palm of her hand was soft and warm as she held mine.

  • 2.

    Tall palm trees swayed gently in the tropical breeze.

  • 3.

    She palmed the coin expertly to perform the magic trick.

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