Vocabulary Entry

palm

|noun • noun • verb

noun

The inner surface of the hand that extends from the wrist to the base of the fingers.

Example Sentences

"She held the book open with her palm."

"He got a paper cut on the palm of his hand."

"He stretched his palm out to feel the rain."

noun

Example Sentences

"The tropical resort was lined with palm trees."

"We planted a palm in our front yard for a tropical feel."

"The palm swayed gently in the ocean breeze."

verb

Example Sentences

"She palmed the coin before making a wish."

"He palmed the basketball as he prepared to shoot."

"The magician palmed a playing card during his performance."