palms

[pɑːmz]

palms Definition

• 1. the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers
• 2. a tree of tropical and warm regions that typically has a straight, tall trunk crowned with large leaves

Using palms: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "palms" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She wiped her sweaty palms on her pants.

• Example

  He held the coin tightly in his palm.

• Example

  The palm trees swayed in the breeze.

• Example

  The beach was lined with tall palm trees.

palms Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for palms

• hand
• mitt
• paw

Phrases with palms

• read someone's palm

  to tell someone's fortune by examining the lines on their palm

  Example

  She claimed to be able to read palms and predict the future.

• grease someone's palm

  to bribe someone, especially by giving them money

  Example

  He had to grease the customs officer's palm to get his goods through without paying duty.

• palm off on someone

  to deceive or trick someone into accepting something inferior or unwanted

  Example

  He tried to palm off his old car on me, but I wasn't interested.

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Summary: palms in Brief

The term 'palms' [pɑːmz] refers to the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers. It also refers to a tree of tropical and warm regions that typically has a straight, tall trunk crowned with large leaves. Examples include 'She wiped her sweaty palms on her pants.' and 'The beach was lined with tall palm trees.' Phrases include 'read someone's palm,' 'grease someone's palm,' and 'palm off on someone.'