"palms" in the noun sense

1. palm, thenar

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

2. palm

a linear unit based on the length or width of the human hand

3. palm, palm tree

any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves

4. decoration, laurel wreath, medal, medallion, palm, ribbon

an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

"palms" in the verb sense

1. handle, palm

touch, lift, or hold with the hands

"Don't handle the merchandise"

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