1. (

• palm ,
• thenar

) the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers ;

2. (

• palm

) a linear unit based on the length or width of the human hand ;

3. (

• palm ,
• palm_tree

) any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves ;

4. (

• decoration ,
• laurel_wreath ,
• medal ,
• medallion ,
• palm ,
• ribbon

) an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event ;

1. (

• handle ,
• palm

) touch, lift, or hold with the hands; "Don't handle the merchandise" ;