Definitions | palm |
| noun
- Any of various evergreen trees from the family Palmae or Arecaceae, which are mainly found in the tropics.
- The inner and somewhat concave part of the human hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers.
- 1990 October 28, w:Paul Simon, Paul Simon, "Further to Fly", w:The Rhythm of the Saints, The Rhythm of the Saints, Warner Bros.
- : The open of desire wants everything.
- The corresponding part of the forefoot of a lower mammal.
- A handheld computing device used to store personal data such as calendars and phone numbers.
Translations: - Dutch: palm , handpalm
- French: paume(fr)f
- German: Handflí¤che(de)f
- Italian: palmo(it)
- Spanish: palma de la mano(es)f
verb
- to hold or conceal something in the palm of the hand
- to hold something without bending the fingers significantly
- to move something laterally by static friction against the palm of the hand
Translations: - French: enpalmer
- German: palmieren
- Spanish: agarrar con la palma, mover con la palma
Etymology: From palme, from palma, palm
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