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pronunciation:
pam
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb
phrases:
palm off
features:
Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
definition 1: the inner surface of the hand, between the wrist and the base of the fingers.
The horse ate the apple pieces from the palm of my hand.
 
definition 2: any of various objects, parts, or measures that are analogous to or based on the placement or size of the palm.
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: palms, palming, palmed
definition 1: to quickly conceal (something) in the hand, as in sleight-of-hand tricks or cheating at cards.
I saw it when he palmed that ace.
definition 2: to pick up in a stealthy manner.
He palmed a watch from the jewelry counter.
phrase: palm off