palm
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(noun) the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers |
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Related Words: area, region |
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(noun) any plant of the family Palmae |
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Synonyms: palm tree |
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Related Words: Cocos nucifera, Euterpe oleracea, Livistona australis, Nipa fruticans, Raffia farinifera, Raffia ruffia, Roystonea oleracea, Roystonea regia, cabbage palm, cabbage tree, calamus, coco, coco palm, cocoa palm, coconut, coconut palm, coconut tree, corozo, corozo palm, fan palm, feather palm, fishtail palm, lady palm, nipa palm, raffia palm, royal palm, sago palm, tree |
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(noun) a linear unit based on the length or width of the human hand |
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Related Words: linear unit |
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(verb) touch, lift, or hold with the hands |
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Synonyms: handle |
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Related Words: field, fumble, manhandle, manipulate, touch |
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(noun) an award for winning a championship |
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Synonyms: decoration, laurel wreath, medal, medallion, ribbon |
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Related Words: Air Medal, Bronze Star, Bronze Star Medal, Congressional Medal of Honor, Croix de Guerre, Distinguished Conduct Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Service Order, Medaille Militaire, Medal of Honor, Navy Cross, Order of the Purple Heart, Purple Heart, Silver Star, Silver Star Medal, Victoria Cross, accolade, award, honor, honour, laurels |
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