palm

1. n. The inner and somewhat concave part of the hand between the bases of the fingers and the wrist. Source: opted

2. n. 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. Source: opted

3. n. 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. Source: opted

4. n. 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. Source: opted

5. n. The flat inner face of an anchor fluke. Source: opted

6. n. Any endogenous tree of the order Palmae or Palmaceae; a palm tree. Source: opted

7. n. A branch or leaf of the palm, anciently borne or worn as a symbol of victory or rejoicing. Source: opted

8. n. Any symbol or token of superiority, success, or triumph; also, victory; triumph; supremacy. Source: opted

9. v. t. To handle. Source: opted

10. v. t. To manipulate with, or conceal in, the palm of the hand; to juggle. Source: opted

11. v. t. To impose by fraud, as by sleight of hand; to put by unfair means; -- usually with off. Source: opted

12. n. the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers Source: wordnet

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