palming
- present participle of palm.
Example Sentences
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But on the bestsellers display at your favorite local indie, it represents the small pleasure of palming a near-pocket-size book in your hands.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
"For me, it's ridiculous," the goalkeeper added, taking a break from palming away shots struck by friends wearing colorful Brazil and Barcelona jerseys.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Moments later, Bachmann thwarted Thomas-Asante again, this time palming away his goal-bound header, before he saw another effort sail over the bar.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2024
In a free-flowing first half, Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya made a great save in the 38th by diving to his right and palming away a shot from Brennan Johnson after a quick counter by Spurs.
From Washington Times • Sep. 24, 2023
Soon I was doing the mental equivalent of palming cards and juggling knives.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
