palm :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

Nouns (5)

palm

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

palm, thenar

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

palm, palm tree

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

Verbs (2)

handle, palm

v. touch, lift, or hold with the hands; "Don't handle the merchandise"

Adverbs (0)

There are no items for this category

Adjectives (0)

There are no items for this category

Fuzzynyms (7)

feel, finger

v. examine by touch; "Feel this soft cloth!"; "The customer fingered the sweater"

operate, control

v. handle and cause to function; "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever"

stroke

v. touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions; "He stroked his long beard"

examine, see

v. observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect; "The customs agent examined the baggage"; "I must see your passport before you can enter the country"

Synonyms (0)

There are no items for this category

Antonyms (0)

There are no items for this category

palm

Using Lexipedia you can visually map out words and concepts in a clean and friendly interface. No more thumbing through a dictionary, or fumbling through a single-word search; with Lexipedia you can see related words, synonyms, antonyms and fuzzynyms. And best of all, it's absolutely free!