plam

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Term: plam

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1:

Definition: The inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers.

Example sentence:

He gently placed the ball in the palm of his hand.

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 2:

Definition: A tree of tropical and warm regions with a tall straight trunk and large feathery leaves, or the leaf of this tree.

Example sentence:

The coconut trees swayed gently as the warm breeze rustled their palms.

Part of Speech: verb

Sense 1:

Definition: To conceal in the palm of the hand.

Example sentence:

The magician skillfully palmed the coin without anyone noticing.