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palms

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈpɑɫmz// UK //pˈɑːmz// palms

n. the flat part of your hand between your wrist and fingers. You use this word when talking about touching or holding things with your hand.

n. the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and the base of the fingers. Typically used in the plural form.


SIMPLE

She wiped the sweat from her palms.

CONTEXTUAL

The surgeon washed his hands and palms carefully before entering the operating room.

COMPLEX

His palms grew damp with nervousness as he stepped onto the stage to deliver the keynote address.

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