Palm Definition–noun | 1. | the part of the inner surface of the hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the
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| 2. | the corresponding part of the forefoot of an animal. |
| 3. | the part of a glove covering this part of the hand. |
| 4. | 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. |
| 5. | a linear measure of from 3 to 4 inches (71/2 –10 centimeters), based on the breadth of the hand. |
| 6. | a linear measure of from 7 to 10 inches (171/2 –25 centimeters), based on the length of the hand. |
| 7. | the flat, expanded part of the horn or antler of a deer. |
| 8. | a flat, widened part at the end of an armlike projection. |
| 9. | Nautical.
| b. | the inner face of an anchor fluke. |
| c. | (loosely) an anchor fluke. |
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| 10. | a flat-topped bearing member at the head of a stanchion. |
–verb (used with object) | 11. | to conceal in the palm, as in cheating at cards or dice or in juggling. |
| 12. | to pick up stealthily. |
| 14. | to impose (something) fraudulently (usually fol. by on or upon): to palm stolen jewels on someone. |
| 15. | to touch or stroke with the palm or hand. |
| 17. | Basketball. to grip (the ball) momentarily with the hand in the act of dribbling. |
—Verb phrase| 18. | palm off, to dispose of by deception, trickery, or fraud; substitute (something) with intent to deceive: Someone had palmed off a forgery on the museum officials. |
—Idiom| 19. | grease someone's palm, to give money to, esp. as a bribe: Before any work could begin, it was necessary to grease the superintendent's palm. |
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Pilot Definition–noun | 1. | a person duly qualified to steer ships into or out of a harbor or through certain difficult waters. |
| 2. | a person who steers a ship. |
| 3. | Aeronautics. a person duly qualified to operate an airplane, balloon, or other aircraft. |
| 4. | a guide or leader: the pilot of the expedition. |
| 7. | Machinery. a guide for centering or otherwise positioning two adjacent parts, often consisting of a projection on one part fitting into a recess in the other. |
| 9. | Also called pilot film, pilot tape. Television. a prototypical filmed or taped feature, produced with hopes of network adoption as a television series and aired to test potential viewer interest and attract sponsors. |
| 10. | a preliminary or experimental trial or test: The school will offer a pilot of its new computer course. |
–verb (used with object)
| 12. | to lead, guide, or conduct, as through unknown places, intricate affairs, etc. |
| 13. | to act as pilot on, in, or over. |
| 14. | to be in charge of or responsible for: We're looking for someone to pilot the new project. |
–adjective | 15. | serving as an experimental or trial undertaking prior to full-scale operation or use: a pilot project. |
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