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    [Noun]  | "palm" | \ ˈpäm \


    1: any of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves

    2: a leaf of the palm as a symbol of victory or rejoicing; also : a branch (as of laurel) similarly used

    3: a symbol of triumph or superiority; also : victory, triumph

    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English, from Old English, from Latin palma palm of the hand, palm tree; from the resemblance of the tree's leaves to the outstretched hand; akin to Greek palamē palm of the hand, Old English folm, Old Irish lám hand;

    [Noun]  | "palm" 


    1: the somewhat concave part of the human hand between the bases of the fingers and the wrist or the corresponding part of the forefoot of a lower mammal

    2: a flat expanded part especially at the end of a base or stalk (as of an anchor)

    3: a unit of length based on the breadth or length of the hand

    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English paume, palme, from Anglo-French, from Latin palma;

    [Noun]  | "palm oil" 


    1: an edible fat obtained from the flesh of the fruit of several palms and used especially in soap and lubricating greases

    Origin: 1625 ;

    [Noun]  | "palm print" 


    1: a print of the palm of a hand : an impression of the lines and wrinkles of the palm of a hand on a surface; also : an ink impression or digital image of such a print taken or made for the purpose of identification

    Origin: 1893 ;

    [Noun]  | "Palm Sunday" 


    1: the Sunday before Easter celebrated in commemoration of Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem

    Origin: before 12th century ;

     From the palm branches strewn in Christ's way;

    [Verb]  | "palm" 


    1: to conceal in or with the hand

    2: to take or pick up stealthily

    3: to hand stealthily

    Origin: 1671 ;

    [Verb]  | "palm off" 


    1: to dispose of usually by trickery or guile

    2: pass off

    Origin: 1822 ;

    [Geographical name]  | "Palm Bay" 


    1: city on the Indian River in eastern Florida population 103,190

    [Geographical name]  | "Palm Beach County" 


    1: county between Lake Okeechobee to the northwest, the Everglades to the south, and the Atlantic to the east in southeastern Florida population 1,320,134

    [Geographical name]  | "Palm Beach Gardens" 


    1: city in southeastern Florida population 48,452

    [Noun]  | "palm" 


    1: an instance of defeating an enemy or opponent;


      * e.g., " ... the judges' decision was unanimous: the palm would go to the pianist who had played an early piece by Chopin "




    [Verb]  | "palm" 


    1: to offer (something fake, useless, or inferior) as genuine, useful, or valuable;


      * e.g., " ... another low-rent company trying to palm cheesy merchandise upon mail-order customers "



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    [Verb]  | "palm off" 


    1: to offer (something fake, useless, or inferior) as genuine, useful, or valuable;


      * e.g., " ... please stop trying to palm off your leftovers onto me "



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    [Verb]  | "oil" 


    1: to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction;


      * e.g., " ... if you oil the machinery on a regular basis, it will operate more efficiently "



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    [Verb]  | "oiled" 


    1: to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction;


      * e.g., " ... if you oil the machinery on a regular basis, it will operate more efficiently "



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    [Verb]  | "oils" 


    1: to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction;


      * e.g., " ... if you oil the machinery on a regular basis, it will operate more efficiently "



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    [Phrase]  | "grease the hand of" 


    1: to influence someone with a bribe;


      * e.g., " ... He tried to grease the hands of the officials with promises of free service. "



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    [Phrase]  | "oil the hand (of)" 


    1: to influence someone with a bribe;


      * e.g., " ... She oiled the hand of her manager by bringing donuts to the meeting. "



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    [Phrase]  | "greased the hand of" 


    1: to influence someone with a bribe;


      * e.g., " ... He tried to grease the hands of the officials with promises of free service. "



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    [Phrase]  | "greases the hand of" 


    1: to influence someone with a bribe;


      * e.g., " ... He tried to grease the hands of the officials with promises of free service. "



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     [ "palm" ]

    1: a part of your hand which most people dont know is a much better substitute for a fist when your hitting something. The reasons for this is because an open hand is more relaxed and is thus more powerful. It is also safer because the skin on your knuckles can split easily. You also have a smaller chance to break your fingers.

      * e.g.,  ... Smart people use palm strikes intead of fists when fighting 

     [ "palm" ]

    1: v.tr.

      * e.g.,  ... Wow, you just got palmed. 

     [ "palm" ]

    2: To knowingly ignore or disregard. Most often used as 'palmed' as in 'You just got palmed.' (referencing the 'Talk to the hand because the face ain't listening' gesture, in which the palm of the hand is pointed towards the speaker)

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    3: The embarrassment factor of being palmed is similar to that of being owned.

     [ "palm" ]

    1: another word for weed

      * e.g.,  ... mane 1: hey u got palm? 

     [ "palm" ]

    1: to hold in your hand

      * e.g.,  ... I was palming that crack, watchin' the long arm of the law. 

     [ "palm" ]

    1: palm of your hand

      * e.g.,  ... you have a big palm 

     [ "palm" ]

    1: 'Palm' is used to refer to the king pimp, i.e. the pimp who pimps the pimps.

      * e.g.,  ... to a pimp: 

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    2: It's origins lie in the name of the real life King Pimp, who was called Palm.

      * e.g.,  ... "Who's your pimp" 

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    1: When a person rubs a mans boxers, where his penis is.

      * e.g.,  ... “don’t make me beg” he said harshly before bringing a hand to his bulge and palming himself slowly. 

     [ "Palming" ]

    1: Masturbating by rubbing your palm on your penis, head, or vagina

      * e.g.,  ... Mary: I love palming 

     [ "palming" ]

    1: Verb, Synonym for masturbating.

      * e.g.,  ... "Oh dude, I can't believe my girlfriend caught me palming myself yesterday" 

     [ "Palm" ]

    1: When a person grabs some other persons butt, whether they like it or not. But I don't mean just grabbing, I mean like grabbing hold and holding it for 3 secs minimum.

      * e.g.,  ... Did you see Mary get palmed by Chris? 

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