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Definitions for Palmed

[1] having a palm or palms of a specified kind (often used in combination): a wide-palmed hand.
[2] the part of the inner surface of the hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers.
[3] the corresponding part of the forefoot of an animal.
[4] the part of a glove covering this part of the hand.
[5] Also called sailmaker's palm. a stiff rawhide or metal shield worn over this part of the hand by sailmakers to serve as a thimble.
[6] a linear measure of from 3 to 4 inches (7.5 to 10 cm), based on the breadth of the hand.
[7] a linear measure of from 7 to 10 inches (17.5 to 25 cm), based on the length of the hand.
[8] the flat, expanded part of the horn or antler of a deer.
[9] a flat, widened part at the end of an armlike projection.
[10] Nautical . the blade of an oar. the inner face of an anchor fluke. (loosely) an anchor fluke.
[11] a flat-topped bearing member at the head of a stanchion.
[12] to conceal in the palm, as in cheating at cards or dice or in juggling.
[13] to pick up stealthily.
[14] to hold in the hand.
[15] to impose (something) fraudulently (usually followed by on or upon ): to palm stolen jewels on someone.
[16] to touch or stroke with the palm or hand.
[17] to shake hands with.
[18] Basketball . to grip (the ball) momentarily with the hand in the act of dribbling.
[19] palm off , to dispose of by deception, trickery, or fraud; substitute (something) with intent to deceive: Someone had palmed off a forgery on the museum officials.
[20] the inner part of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers Related adjectives: thenar, volar
[21] a corresponding part in animals, esp apes and monkeys
[22] a linear measure based on the breadth or length of a hand, equal to three to four inches or seven to ten inches respectively
[23] the part of a glove that covers the palm
[24] a hard leather shield worn by sailmakers to protect the palm of the hand
[25] the side of the blade of an oar that faces away from the direction of a boat's movement during a stroke the face of the fluke of an anchor
[26] a flattened or expanded part of the antlers of certain deer
[27] in the palm of one's hand at one's mercy or command
[28] to conceal in or about the hand, as in sleight-of-hand tricks
[29] to touch or soothe with the palm of the hand
[30] any treelike plant of the tropical and subtropical monocotyledonous family Arecaceae (formerly Palmae or Palmaceae ), usually having a straight unbranched trunk crowned with large pinnate or palmate leaves
[31] a leaf or branch of any of these trees, a symbol of victory, success, etc
[32] merit or victory
[33] an emblem or insignia representing a leaf or branch worn on certain military decorations

Words related to Palmed

purloin, filch, swipe, stow, stash, handle, lick, pat, rub, tap, reach, feel, stroke, caress, brush, kiss, strike, hit, try, perceive

Words nearby Palmed

palmation, palmatisect, palmcorder, palmdale, palme, palmed, palmer, palmer archipelago, palmer land, palmer peninsula, palmer worm

Origin of Palmed

11300–50; < Latin palma (cognate with Old English folm hand); replacing Middle English paume < Middle French < Latin palma

Word origin for Palmed

Old English, from Latin palma, from the likeness of its spreading fronds to a hand; see palm 1

Synonyms for Palmed

eject, foist, make a pretense of, palm, palm off, send forth, work off