palm
US /pɑːm/
UK /pɑːm/
1.
palma da mão
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.
Ela segurou o pequeno pássaro gentilmente na palma da mão.
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He wiped the sweat from his brow with the back of his palm.
Ele limpou o suor da testa com as costas da palma da mão.
2.
palmeira
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.
Nós relaxamos sob a sombra de uma alta palmeira.
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The island is covered with lush green palms.
A ilha é coberta por exuberantes palmeiras verdes.
1.
esconder, passar
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.
O mágico conseguiu esconder a carta sem que ninguém percebesse.
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He tried to palm off the fake watch as a genuine one.
Ele tentou passar o relógio falso como um verdadeiro.