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Palm

As noun

the part of the inner surface of the hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers

the corresponding part of the forefoot of an animal

the part of a glove covering this part of the hand

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

a linear measure of from to inches (

to cm), based on the breadth of the hand

a linear measure of from to inches (

to cm), based on the length of the hand

the flat, expanded part of the horn or antler of a deer

a flat, widened part at the end of an armlike projection

Nautical

the blade of an oar

the inner face of an anchor fluke

(loosely) an anchor fluke

a flat-topped bearing member at the head of a stanchion

As verb (used with object)

to conceal in the palm, as in cheating at cards or dice or in juggling

to pick up stealthily

to hold in the hand

to impose (something) fraudulently (usually followed by on or upon):to palm stolen jewels on someone

to touch or stroke with the palm or hand

to shake hands with

Basketball

to grip (the ball) momentarily with the hand in the act of dribbling

As Verb phrases

palm off, to dispose of by deception, trickery, or fraud; substitute (something) with intent to deceive:Someone had palmed off a forgery on the museum officials

As Idioms

grease someone's palm, to bribe:Before any work could begin, it was necessary to grease the superintendent's palm

Also, cross someone's palm

Beach

As noun

an expanse of sand or pebbles along a shore

the part of the shore of an ocean, sea, large river, lake, etc

, washed by the tide or waves

the area adjacent to a seashore:We're vacationing at the beach

As verb (used with object)

Nautical

to haul or run onto a beach:We beached the ship to save it

to make inoperative or unemployed

Gardens

As noun

a plot of ground, usually near a house, where flowers, shrubs, vegetables, fruits, or herbs are cultivated

a piece of ground or other space, commonly with ornamental plants, trees, etc

, used as a park or other public recreation area:a public garden

a fertile and delightful spot or region

British

yard (def )

As adjective

pertaining to, produced in, or suitable for cultivation or use in a garden:fresh garden vegetables; garden furniture

garden-variety

As verb (used without object)

to lay out, cultivate, or tend a garden

As verb (used with object)

to cultivate as a garden

As Idioms

lead up / down the garden path, to deceive or mislead in an enticing way; lead on; delude:The voters had been led up the garden path too often to take a candidate's promises seriously

Home

As noun

a house, apartment, or other shelter that is the usual residence of a person, family, or household

the place in which one's domestic affections are centered

an institution for the homeless, sick, etc

:a nursing home

the dwelling place or retreat of an animal

the place or region where something is native or most common

any place of residence or refuge:a heavenly home

a person's native place or own country

(in games) the destination or goal

a principal base of operations or activities:The new stadium will be the home of the local football team

Baseball

home plate

Lacrosse

one of three attack positions nearest the opposing goal

As adjective

of, relating to, or connected with one's home or country; domestic:home products

principal or main:the corporation's home office

reaching the mark aimed at:a home thrust

Sports

played in a ball park, arena, or the like, that is or is assumed to be the center of operations of a team:The pitcher didn't lose a single home game all season

Compare away (def )

As adverb

to, toward, or at home:to go home

deep; to the heart:The truth of the accusation struck home

to the mark or point aimed at:He drove the point home

Nautical

into the position desired; perfectly or to the greatest possible extent: sails sheeted home

in the proper, stowed position: The anchor is home

toward its vessel: to bring the anchor home

As verb (used without object), homed, homing

to go or return home

(of guided missiles, aircraft, etc

) to proceed, especially under control of an automatic aiming mechanism, toward a specified target, as a plane, missile, or location (often followed by in on):The missile homed in on the target

to navigate toward a point by means of coordinates other than those given by altitudes

to have a home where specified; reside

As verb (used with object), homed, homing

to bring or send home

to provide with a home

to direct, especially under control of an automatic aiming device, toward an airport, target, etc

As Idioms

at home, in one's own house or place of residence

in one's own town or country

prepared or willing to receive social visits: Tell him I'm not at home

We are always at home to her

in a situation familiar to one; at ease: She has a way of making everyone feel at home

well-informed; proficient: to be at home in the classics

played in one's hometown or on one's own grounds: The Yankees played two games at home and one away

bring home to, to make evident to; clarify or emphasize for:The irrevocability of her decision was brought home to her

home and dry, British Informal

having safely achieved one's goal

home free, assured of finishing, accomplishing, succeeding, etc

: If we can finish more than half the work today, we'll be home free

certain to be successfully finished, accomplished, secured, etc

: With most of the voters supporting it, the new law is home free

write home about, to comment especially on; remark on:The town was nothing to write home about

His cooking is really something to write home about

For

As preposition

with the object or purpose of:to run for exercise

intended to belong to, or be used in connection with: equipment for the army;a closet for dishes

suiting the purposes or needs of:medicine for the aged

in order to obtain, gain, or acquire: a suit for alimony;to work for wages

(used to express a wish, as of something to be experienced or obtained):O, for a cold drink!

sensitive or responsive to:an eye for beauty

desirous of: a longing for something;a taste for fancy clothes

in consideration or payment of; in return for: three for a dollar;to be thanked for one's efforts

appropriate or adapted to: a subject for speculation;clothes for winter

with regard or respect to: pressed for time;too warm for April

during the continuance of:for a long time

in favor of; on the side of:to be for honest government

in place of; instead of:a substitute for butter

in the interest of; on behalf of:to act for a client

in exchange for; as an offset to: blow for blow;money for goods

in punishment of:payment for the crime

in honor of:to give a dinner for a person

with the purpose of reaching:to start for London

contributive to:for the advantage of everybody

in order to save:to flee for one's life

in order to become:to train recruits for soldiers

in assignment or attribution to: an appointment for the afternoon;That's for you to decide

such as to allow of or to require:too many for separate mention

such as results in:his reason for going

as affecting the interests or circumstances of:bad for one's health

in proportion or with reference to:He is tall for his age

in the character of; as being:to know a thing for a fact

by reason of; because of: to shout for joy;a city famed for its beauty

in spite of:He's a decent guy for all that

to the extent or amount of:to walk for a mile

(used to introduce a subject in an infinitive phrase):It's time for me to go

(used to indicate the number of successes out of a specified number of attempts):The batter was for in the game

As conjunction

seeing that; since

because

As Idioms

for it, British

in (def )

Sale

As noun

the act of selling

a quantity sold

opportunity to sell; demand:slow sale

a special disposal of goods, as at reduced prices

transfer of property for money or credit

an auction

As Idioms

for sale, offered to be sold; made available to purchasers

on sale, able to be bought at reduced prices