ALL meanings of palm off
palm off
P p - noun palm off the part of the inner surface of the hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers. 1
- noun palm off the corresponding part of the forefoot of an animal. 1
- noun palm off the part of a glove covering this part of the hand. 1
- noun palm off Also called sailmaker's palm. a stiff rawhide or metal shield worn over this part of the hand by sailmakers to serve as a thimble. 1
- noun palm off a linear measure of from 3 to 4 inches (7.5 to 10 cm), based on the breadth of the hand. 1
- noun palm off a linear measure of from 7 to 10 inches (17.5 to 25 cm), based on the length of the hand. 1
- noun palm off the flat, expanded part of the horn or antler of a deer. 1
- noun palm off a flat, widened part at the end of an armlike projection. 1
- noun palm off Nautical. the blade of an oar. the inner face of an anchor fluke. (loosely) an anchor fluke. 1
- noun palm off a flat-topped bearing member at the head of a stanchion. 1
- verb with object palm off to conceal in the palm, as in cheating at cards or dice or in juggling. 1
- verb with object palm off to pick up stealthily. 1
- verb with object palm off to hold in the hand. 1
- verb with object palm off to impose (something) fraudulently (usually followed by on or upon): to palm stolen jewels on someone. 1
- verb with object palm off to touch or stroke with the palm or hand. 1
- verb with object palm off to shake hands with. 1
- verb with object palm off Basketball. to grip (the ball) momentarily with the hand in the act of dribbling. 1
- idioms palm off grease someone's palm, to bribe: Before any work could begin, it was necessary to grease the superintendent's palm. Also, cross someone's palm. 1
- transitivephrasal verb palm off get rid of 1
- phrasal verb palm off If you say that someone has palmed something off on you, you feel annoyed because they have made you accept it although it is not valuable or is not your responsibility. 0
- verb palm off to offer, sell, or spend fraudulently 0
- verb palm off to divert in order to be rid of 0
- noun palm off to pass off by trickery or deceit 0