The palm is the flat part inside your hand. You use it to hold or touch things. It is between your wrist and fingers.
She held the coin in her palm.
His palm was warm and soft.
A palm is a tree that grows in warm places. It has long leaves at the top and no branches on the trunk.
There is a palm near the beach.
The palm leaves are big and green.
Palm means looking at the lines on the hand to tell what will happen in the future. This is a type of fortune telling.
She visited a palm reader for advice.
Palm reading is often called chiromancy.
To palm means to hide or hold something in your hand. People often do this so others cannot see it.
He palmed the card without anyone seeing.
She palmed the key in her hand.
Palm can mean the distance across the open hand. People sometimes use it to measure length without a ruler.
The room is five palms wide.
He measured the fish in palms.
To palm means in games or magic to hide cards in your hand without others seeing. It is a secret action.
He palmed the ace card skillfully.
Magicians often palm small objects.
To palm something can mean to gently hit or touch it with your hand's flat part. It is often a soft and friendly touch.
She palmed the dog's head gently.
He palmed his friend's back softly.