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
- verb To strike the palms of the hands together to make a sharp sound, especially to applaud.
- noun The act of clapping, or the sharp sound it makes.
- noun A sudden, loud noise, especially of thunder.
paddle — full definition
- noun A short pole with a broad blade at one or both ends, used to propel and steer a small boat.
- verb To move a small boat through water using a paddle.
- verb To wade or splash about playfully in shallow water.