<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the part of the inner surface of the hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers.</li><li>the corresponding part of the forefoot of an animal.</li><li>the part of a glove covering this part of the hand.</li><li>also called sailmaker's palm: a stiff rawhide or metal shield worn over this part of the hand by sailmakers to serve as a thimble.</li><li>a linear measure of from 3 to 4 inches (7.5 to 10 centimeters), based on the breadth of the hand.</li><li>a linear measure of from 7 to 10 inches (17.5 to 25 centimeters), based on the length of the hand.</li><li>the flat, expanded part of the horn or antler of a deer.</li><li>a flat, widened part at the end of an armlike projection.</li><li>Nautical: the blade of an oar.</li><li>the inner face of an anchor fluke.</li><li>(loosely) an anchor fluke.</li><li>a flat-topped bearing member at the head of a stanchion.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to conceal in the palm, as in cheating at cards or dice or in juggling.</li><li>to pick up stealthily.</li><li>to hold in the hand.</li><li>to impose (something) fraudulently (usually followed by on or upon): to palm stolen jewels on someone.</li><li>to touch or stroke with the palm or hand.</li><li>to shake hands with.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to grip (the ball) momentarily with the hand in the act of dribbling.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb phrase</strong></p><ul><li>to dispose of by deception, trickery, or fraud; substitute (something) with intent to deceive: Someone had palmed off a forgery on the museum officials.</li></ul>