palm (of the hand); palm tree
1. The inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers
She held the coin in the palm of her hand.
Ela segurava a moeda na palma da mão.
2. A tropical tree with large feathery or fan-shaped leaves
Palm trees line the beach.
Palmeiras alinham a praia.
3. A symbol of victory or triumph (from the Palm of Martyrdom)
The athlete received the palm of victory.
O atleta recebeu a palma da vitória.
Related Idioms & Phrases
palma da mão - the palm of one's hand; to have something in the palm of one's hand (to control something)
levar a palma - to win; to carry off the palm (to be victorious)
contar nos dedos da palma da mão - to count on the fingers of one hand (very few)
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