Palmed: meaning, definitions and examples

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palmed

 

[ pɑːlmd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

hand action

To palm something means to conceal it in the palm of one's hand. This action is often associated with sleight of hand techniques in magic or deception.

Synonyms

conceal, cover, hide

Examples of usage

  • He palmed the card before showing it.
  • She palmed the ball to hide it from the referee.
  • The magician palmed a coin flawlessly.

Translations

Translations of the word "palmed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 palmeado

🇮🇳 हाथ में लिया

🇩🇪 palmiert

🇮🇩 telapak tangan

🇺🇦 долонями

🇵🇱 dłonią

🇯🇵 手のひらで

🇫🇷 palmé

🇪🇸 palmeado

🇹🇷 avuçla

🇰🇷 손바닥으로

🇸🇦 بالكف

🇨🇿 dlaní

🇸🇰 dlaňou

🇨🇳 手掌

🇸🇮 dlan

🇮🇸 líkami

🇰🇿 алақанмен

🇬🇪 ჯვრის თითებით

🇦🇿 palma ilə

🇲🇽 con la palma

Word origin

The word 'palm' originates from the Latin word 'palma', which means 'palm of the hand'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the inner surface of the hand that is used to grasp objects. The verb form 'to palm' developed as a way to describe the act of holding or concealing something within your palm, particularly in contexts of magic or trickery. Over time, the term has also gained connotations of stealth and deception, particularly in gambling, where players might palm cards or chips to gain illicit advantages.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,050 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.