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The correct spelling is palm.
How to pronounce palm
/ˈpæm/
nounIPA: /ˈpæm/
Say it like: Pal-m
The correct spelling is palm. Any of various evergreen trees from the family Palmae or Arecaceae, which are mainly found in the tropics. For example: "John palmed the ball."
Usage Examples
“John palmed the ball.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Any of various evergreen trees from the family Palmae or Arecaceae, which are mainly found in the tropics.
- 2.A branch or leaf of the palm, anciently borne or worn as a symbol of victory or rejoicing.
- 3.(by extension) Triumph; victory.
- 4.Any of 23 awards that can be earned after obtaining the Eagle Scout rank, but generally only before turning 18 years old.
- 5.The inner and somewhat concave part of the human hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers.
verb
- 1.To hold or conceal something in the palm of the hand, e.g, for an act of sleight of hand or to steal something.
- 2.To hold something without bending the fingers significantly.
- 3.To move something with the palm of the hand.
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