palm vs wreath

palm

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

  • 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. 

  • Triumph; victory. 

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. 

wreath

noun
  • An appendage to the shield, placed above it, and supporting the crest; an orle, a torse. It generally represents a twist of two cords of silk, one tinctured like the principal metal, the other like the principal color in the coat of arms. 

  • An ornamental circular band made, for example, of plaited flowers and leaves, and used as decoration; a garland or chaplet, especially one given to a victor. 

  • A defect in glass. 

  • Something twisted, intertwined, or curled. 

verb
  • To place an entwined circle of flowers upon or around something. 

  • To curl, writhe or spiral in the form of a wreath. 

  • To wrap around something in a circle. 

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