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Palm

pɑ(l)m
Very common
~ 1900
~ 1900, Very common
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers., The flat part of the front or back of the hand below the fingers., A tropical tree that bears coconuts and has large leaves that are used for thatching.

Palm - Meanings

The inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers.

Example: She placed the coin in the palm of her hand.
Usage: formalContext: describing anatomy or physical actions
Note: Commonly used in medical or scientific contexts.

The flat part of the front or back of the hand below the fingers.

Example: He wiped his forehead with the palm of his hand.
Usage: informalContext: everyday activities
Note: Used in casual conversations to refer to the hand's surface.

A tropical tree that bears coconuts and has large leaves that are used for thatching.

Example: The resort was shaded by towering palm trees.
Usage: formalContext: botanical or environmental discussions
Note: Commonly used in discussions about flora and landscaping.

Palm's synonyms

hand

The hand refers to the part of the body at the end of the arm that is used for grasping, holding, and manipulating objects.
Example: She placed the coin in the palm of her hand.
Note: While 'palm' specifically refers to the inner part of the hand, 'hand' is a more general term encompassing the entire structure of the upper limb.

paw

A paw is the foot of an animal with claws or nails, such as a cat or a dog.
Example: The dog gently licked her owner's palm with its paw.
Note: In contrast to 'palm', which is a human hand's inner surface, 'paw' specifically refers to the feet of animals.

mitt

A mitt is a type of glove or protective covering for the hand, often used in sports like baseball or softball.
Example: The baseball player caught the ball in his mitt.
Note: Unlike 'palm', which is a specific part of the hand, 'mitt' is a type of glove or mitten used for protection or catching objects.

Palm expressions, common phrases

Palm off

To pass off something inferior as something better or different.
Example: He tried to palm off his old phone as a new one.
Note: The phrase 'palm off' uses 'palm' metaphorically to mean deceitfully passing something off.

Grease someone's palm

To bribe someone, especially by giving money.
Example: The contractor greased the inspector's palm to get the building permit quickly.
Note: In this idiom, 'palm' refers to the hand metaphorically as the recipient of the bribe.

Palm of one's hand

To have complete control or knowledge of something.
Example: She had the map of the city in the palm of her hand.
Note: The phrase uses 'palm' to refer to the hand where one holds and controls things.

Read someone like a book (in the palm of one's hand)

To understand someone completely, often including their thoughts and emotions.
Example: She could read him like a book and knew he was lying.
Note: The extended phrase adds more emphasis on having complete understanding or control over someone.

Palm Sunday

The Sunday before Easter, celebrating Jesus' entry into Jerusalem when palm branches were laid in his path.
Example: Christians commemorate Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.
Note: In this context, 'palm' refers to the palm branches used in the religious ceremony.

Palm oil

An edible vegetable oil derived from the fruit of oil palm trees.
Example: Many food products contain palm oil as an ingredient.
Note: Here, 'palm' refers to the source of the oil, the palm tree.

Itchy palm

A superstition that having an itchy palm means you will come into money.
Example: He felt an itchy palm and decided to buy a lottery ticket.
Note: This phrase is based on the belief that an itchy palm signifies monetary gain.

Palm everyday (slang) expressions

Palm reader

A palm reader is a person who claims to be able to interpret your future based on the lines on your palm.
Example: I went to see a palm reader to learn about my future.
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Palm tree

A palm tree is a type of tree known for its long, narrow leaves and the distinctive shape of its fronds.
Example: Let's have a picnic under the shade of the palm tree.
Note: The original word 'palm' refers to the inner surface of the hand, while 'palm tree' refers to a type of tree.

Palmistry

Palmistry is the practice of predicting the future or character traits through the study of the lines on a person's palm.
Example: She was studying palmistry to understand the mysteries of the human hand.
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Palms down

The phrase 'palms down' refers to the action of placing the palms of one's hands facing downwards.
Example: The teacher asked the students to put their palms down on the table.
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Palm-sized

When something is described as palm-sized, it means it is roughly the size of a person's palm.
Example: The restaurant served palm-sized portions of appetizers.
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Palm house

A palm house is a greenhouse or conservatory where palm trees and other tropical plants are grown.
Example: The botanical garden had a beautiful palm house with various tropical plants.
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Palm mute

A palm mute is a guitar playing technique where the player lightly rests the edge of their picking hand on the strings near the bridge to produce a muted sound.
Example: The guitarist used a palm mute technique to create a unique sound.
Note: In this context, 'palm mute' is a technical term used in music and differs from the original meaning of 'palm'.

Palm - Examples

The palm of my hand is itching.
The beach was lined with palm trees.
He pulled out his palm-sized computer.

Palm grammar

Palm - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: palm
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): palms
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): palm
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): palmed
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): palming
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): palms
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): palm
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): palm
Syllabification and Stress
palm Contains 1 syllables: palm
Phonetic transcription: ˈpäm
palm , ˈpäm (The red syllable is stressed)

Palm - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
palm: ~ 1900 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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