Antonyms for
palm
The inner and somewhat concave part of the human hand or other primate hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers.
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No Antonyms Found for Palm

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All Definitions for Palm

Below are all the dictionary definitions of palm:

1The inner and somewhat concave part of the human hand or other primate hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers.
2Any of various evergreen trees from the family Palmae or Arecaceae, which are mainly found in the tropics.
3A branch or leaf of the palm, anciently borne or worn as a symbol of victory or rejoicing.
4Triumph
5Ictory.
6To hold or conceal something in the palm of the hand, e.g., for an act of sleight of hand or to steal something.
7To hold something without bending the fingers significantly.
8To move something with the palm of the hand.
9To use one's palm as identification to get through a door or security checkpoint.
10Any of 23 awards that can be earned after obtaining the Eagle Scout rank, but generally only before turning 18 years old.
11The corresponding part of the forefoot of a nonprimate mammal.
12A metallic disk attached to a strap and worn in the palm of the hand
13Used to push the needle through the canvas, in sewing sails, etc.
14The flat inner face of an anchor fluke.
15The broad flattened part of an antler, as of a full-grown fallow deer
16So called as resembling the palm of the hand with its protruding fingers.
17Synonym of hand, any of various units of length notionally derived from the breadth of the palm, formalized in England as 4 inches and now chiefly used for the height of horses
18Any of various units of length notionally derived from the length of the palm from the wrist to the base of the fingers.
19To bribe.
20A surname mainly of Scandinavian origin.
21Alternative letter-case form of palm. [Any of various evergreen trees from the family Palmae or Arecaceae, which are mainly found in the tropics.]

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About antonyms for palm

Finding the right antonym for palm helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "The inner and somewhat concave part of the human hand or other primate hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers.", palm has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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