Palm vs Palm
He dropped the shell into her palm beneath a palm tree. She smiled, her palm open as the breeze rustled the palm leaves. They walked hand in palm beneath the palms.
Meanings / Uses of PALM
PALM (noun) — the inner part of the hand
PALM (noun) — a type of tree
PALM (verb) — to hold or control something in the palm of the hand
(common in sports)IDIOM — in the palm of your hand — to have full control or influence
Here’s More on PALM
Mini Story 1 — At Home
He bounced the ball once and stopped.
“Watch this,” he said.
She laughed. “You’re not going to palm it again, are you?”
He held the basketball steady in his palm.
“Only for a second.”
She shook her head. “That’s still impressive.”
He dropped the ball and leaned back on the couch, resting his chin in his palm.
“Some things just fit,” he said.
She glanced out the window.
“The palm tree out there barely moves,” she said. “Even when it’s windy.”
He smiled. “Feels like everything’s in the palm of your hand today.”
Mini Story 2 — At Work
She accepted the file, flattening it against her palm.
“Thanks,” she said.
During a break, someone mentioned the game from last night.
“Did you see him palm the ball like that?” one coworker asked.
Another nodded. “Yeah. He had total control.”
She leaned back in her chair, one palm resting on the desk.
“That’s how this project feels right now,” she said. “In the palm of our hand.”
Someone looked out the window.
“Funny seeing palm trees outside an office building.”
She smiled. “It makes the place feel less rigid.”
Mini Story 3 — In Public
The court was busy, and the sound of bouncing balls filled the air.
“Can you really palm the ball?” someone asked.
He picked it up and held it flat in his palm.
“Only briefly,” he said.
A few people nodded, impressed.
“That’s solid control.”
Nearby, tall palm trees lined the edge of the court, barely moving.
He passed the ball back and wiped his hands.
“Once you can palm it,” he said, “everything slows down.”
She caught the ball and smiled.
“Guess you had the game in the palm of your hand.”
They walked off the court, pausing beneath a palm tree.
