Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun palm
4 senses of palm
Sense 1
palm, thenar -- (the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers)
=> area, region -- (a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve; "in the abdominal region")
Sense 2
palm -- (a linear unit based on the length or width of the human hand)
=> linear unit, linear measure -- (a unit of measurement of length)
Sense 3
palm, palm tree -- (any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves)
=> tree -- (a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms)
Sense 4
decoration, laurel wreath, medal, medallion, palm, ribbon -- (an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event)
=> award, accolade, honor, honour, laurels -- (a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery")
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb palm
1 sense of palm
Sense 1
handle, palm -- (touch, lift, or hold with the hands; "Don't handle the merchandise")
=> touch -- (make physical contact with, come in contact with; "Touch the stone for good luck"; "She never touched her husband")