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palm

Pronunciation: [/pɑːm/]

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palm: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use palm in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “anatomy”

(noun) the inner part of the hand from the wrist to the fingers. It's the part of your hand that makes contact when you high-five someone.

Example

She had a small cut on her palm from cooking dinner.

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He accidentally slammed the car door on his palm.

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Have you ever gotten a splinter in your palm?

Context: “botany”

(noun) the flat part of a leaf or flower. It's the broad, green part of a plant that collects sunlight.

Example

The palm of the leaf had intricate patterns that looked like veins.

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The flower was missing its palm due to insect damage.

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What role does the palm of a plant serve in photosynthesis?

How to pronounce palm

Pronunciation: [/pɑːm/]

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