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adj
Relating to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences
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noun
The palm of the hand or sole of the foot.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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noun
The ball of the thumb, or the muscle controlling it.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adjective
of or relating to the palm of the hand or to the area at the base of the thumb
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: thenal
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noun
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: palm
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Broader terms: area, region
noun
the fleshy area of the palm at the base of the thumb
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: area, region
History
From Ancient Greek θέναρ (thénar).
Across languages
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
