palm vs triumph

palm

noun
  • Triumph; victory. 

  • The inner and somewhat concave part of the human hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers. 

  • A metallic disk attached to a strap and worn in the palm of the hand; used to push the needle through the canvas, in sewing sails, etc. 

  • The broad flattened part of an antler, as of a full-grown fallow deer; so called as resembling the palm of the hand with its protruding fingers. 

  • Synonym of hand, any of various units of length notionally derived from the breadth of the palm, formalized in England as 4 inches and now chiefly used for the height of horses 

  • Any of various units of length notionally derived from the length of the palm from the wrist to the base of the fingers. 

  • The flat inner face of an anchor fluke. 

  • A branch or leaf of the palm, anciently borne or worn as a symbol of victory or rejoicing. 

  • Any of various evergreen trees from the family Palmae or Arecaceae, which are mainly found in the tropics. 

  • Any of 23 awards that can be earned after obtaining the Eagle Scout rank, but generally only before turning 18 years old. 

  • The corresponding part of the forefoot of a lower mammal. 

verb
  • To hold something without bending the fingers significantly. 

  • To move something with the palm of the hand. 

  • To hold or conceal something in the palm of the hand, e.g, for an act of sleight of hand or to steal something. 

triumph

noun
  • A conclusive success following an effort, conflict, or confrontation of obstacles; victory; conquest. 

  • A magnificent and imposing ceremonial performed in honor of a victor. 

  • A state of joy or exultation at success. 

  • a ceremony held to publicly celebrate and sanctify the military achievement of an army commander. 

  • A work of art, cuisine, etc. of very high quality. 

  • A card trick in which the cards are shuffled with half face-up and half face-down, then laid out so that only the observer's chosen card is facing upward. 

  • A card game, also called trump. 

verb
  • To play a trump in a card game. 

  • To succeed, win, or attain ascendancy. 

  • To be prosperous; to flourish. 

  • To celebrate victory with pomp; to rejoice over success; to exult in an advantage gained; to exhibit exultation. 

  • To prevail over rivals, challenges, or difficulties. 

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