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Definition palm in British English

palm noun

[countable] noun
/pɑːm/
1

the inside part of your hand, between your fingers and your wrist

Example

She sat waiting, resting her chin in the palm of her hand.

Example

The captain slapped his palm on the desk.

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2

a palm tree, or a large plant similar to a palm tree

Example

a beach of white sand fringed with coconut palms

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Definition palm in British English