palmed

American

[pahmd] / pɑmd /

adjective

having a palm or palms of a specified kind (often used in combination).

a wide-palmed hand.

Etymology

Origin of palmed

1350–1400; Middle English. See palm ¹, -ed ³

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palmed

Emily Bowen and Mathew Mariani felt their worries were "palmed off" but it turned out baby Esme had a serious heart defect that needed surgery.

From BBC ● May 23, 2026

Anthony Gordon scored four times in Newcastle's 6-1 rout of Qarabag and the England forward threatened an immediate equaliser with a stinging strike that Gianluigi Donnarumma palmed away.

From Barron's ● Feb. 21, 2026

The Gunners briefly shook off their shackles as Piero Hincapie's curler from just inside the area was palmed away by Robert Sanchez.

From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026

Lauren James tried to place her effort in the bottom left corner but Falk palmed it away.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2025

He palmed it like a playing card, but only for a few seconds until Sydney moved by as if preparing to exit.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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