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The inner and somewhat concave part of the hand between the
bases of the fingers and the wrist. |
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A lineal measure equal either to the breadth of the hand or
to its length from the wrist to the ends of the fingers; a hand; --
used in measuring a horse's height. |
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A metallic disk, attached to a strap, and worn the palm of
the hand, -- used to push the needle through the canvas, in sewing
sails, etc. |
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The broad flattened part of an antler, as of a full-grown
fallow deer; -- so called as resembling the palm of the hand with its
protruding fingers. |
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The flat inner face of an anchor fluke. |
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Any endogenous tree of the order Palmae or Palmaceae; a palm
tree. |
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A branch or leaf of the palm, anciently borne or worn as a
symbol of victory or rejoicing. |
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Any symbol or token of superiority, success, or triumph;
also, victory; triumph; supremacy. |
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To handle. |
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To manipulate with, or conceal in, the palm of the hand;
to juggle. |
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To impose by fraud, as by sleight of hand; to put by
unfair means; -- usually with off. |