palm

US /pɑ:m/

UK /pɑ:m/

B1

noun

  • Inner area of a person's hand
  • Tropical tree with large leaves only at its top

verb

  • To hide something in your hand
  • To push someone way with your hand

Examples

She held out her hand to me, palm up.

He took her hand between his palms and squeezed it.