palms
word · lemma: palm
/ˈpɑɫmz/
pahmz
/pˈɑːmz/
pahmz
Definition
The inner surface of the hands, or the type of tree known for its long leaves and tropical appearance.
Usage & Nuances
Can refer to 'palms' as the inside of the hands or to 'palm trees.' Context makes the meaning clear. Common in expressions: 'sweaty palms,' 'read your palms,' or references to tropical places ('lined with palms').
Spanish: palmas (de la mano) - palmeras (árboles)Portuguese (BR): palmas (da mão) - palmeiras (árvores)Portuguese (PT): palmas (da mão) - palmeiras (árvores)Chinese (Simplified): 手掌 - 棕榈树Chinese (Traditional): 手掌 - 棕櫚樹Hindi: हथेलियाँ - ताड़ के पेड़Arabic: راحتا اليد - أشجار النخيلBengali: তালু - খেজুর গাছRussian: ладони - пальмы (деревья)Japanese: 手のひら - ヤシの木Vietnamese: lòng bàn tay - cây cọKorean: 손바닥 - 야자나무Turkish: avuç içi - palmiye ağacıUrdu: ہتھیلیاں - کھجور کے درختIndonesian: telapak tangan - pohon palem
Example Sentences
My palms get sweaty whenever I have to speak in public.
natural
The street was lined with palms swaying in the breeze.
natural
She read my palms and told me I’d have good luck this year.
natural
She put her face in her palms and started to cry.
basic
There are many tall palms along the beach.
basic
He has big hands and wide palms.
basic