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palma — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • clap verb To strike the palms of the hands together to make a sharp sound, especially to applaud.
  • paddle noun A short pole with a broad blade at one or both ends, used to propel and steer a small boat.
  • palm noun A tall tropical tree with a crown of large leaves and no branches, such as the ones seen on beaches.

Senses

palma is used for these senses in English:

  • clap The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together.
  • paddle A flat limb of an aquatic animal, adapted for swimming.
  • palm The inner and somewhat concave part of the human hand or other primate hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers.
  • palm tree A tree of the family Arecaceae usually characterised by having a single stem or trunk, directly from which sprout several leaves or fronds giving a shape like an outstretched hand.

clap — full definition

  1. verb To strike the palms of the hands together to make a sharp sound, especially to applaud.
  2. noun The act of clapping, or the sharp sound it makes.
  3. noun A sudden, loud noise, especially of thunder.

paddle — full definition

  1. noun A short pole with a broad blade at one or both ends, used to propel and steer a small boat.
  2. verb To move a small boat through water using a paddle.
  3. verb To wade or splash about playfully in shallow water.

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