palm
US /pɑːm/
UK /pɑːm/
1.
tapak tangan
the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and the fingers
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She held the small bird gently in her palm.
Dia memegang burung kecil itu perlahan-lahan di tapak tangannya.
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He wiped the sweat from his brow with the back of his palm.
Dia mengelap peluh dari dahinya dengan belakang tapak tangannya.
2.
pokok palma, palma
a tree of warm regions, with a trunk that does not branch, and a crown of large, long leaves
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We relaxed under the shade of a tall palm tree.
Kami berehat di bawah teduhan pokok palma yang tinggi.
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The island is covered with lush green palms.
Pulau itu dilitupi dengan pokok palma hijau yang subur.
1.
menyembunyikan, menjual
conceal (something) in one's hand, especially in order to cheat or steal
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The magician managed to palm the card without anyone noticing.
Ahli silap mata berjaya menyembunyikan kad tanpa sesiapa pun perasan.
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He tried to palm off the fake watch as a genuine one.
Dia cuba menjual jam tangan palsu itu sebagai yang tulen.