= the inner part of the human hand, but with special focus on the activities performed with it, such as holding, covering, or lifting objects, leaning on a staff, clapping, etc.

literally: palm of the hand, but used in a figurative sense with the focus on the activities that are performed with one's hands; = someone's actions, whether or not performed with one's hands, for which one is personally responsible

literally: to put life in the palm of one's hand; hence: = to willingly do something that one knows to be extremely dangerous to the extent that it could cost one's life

literally: palm of the hand; hence: = a relatively flat and shallow container for incense

literally: palm of the hand, with the focus on one of the activities that are performed with the hands: to hold someone against that person's will; = condition of being under the malevolent control of another person or group

exact meaning unsure, possibly: = to strike the palm of one's hand against the other hand as a symbol of anger, frustration, or disgust

exact meaning unsure; possibly: = to strike the palms of one's hands together{N:002} as a symbol of joy and appreciation

exact meaning unsure, possibly: = to strike the palm of one's hand against the hand of someone else -- usually a creditor -- to indicate that one has accepted the responsibility for another person's debt

literally: to wash one's palms in innocence; hence: = to live a life of integrity doing one's utmost to keep from sin

= to move one's hands in a way that indicates one's unwillingness to accept something that is offered

literally: filling of palm; hence: = quantity that fills the palm of one's hand; considered relatively small

= slightly curved area of the human body or another object

literally: to spread out or lift up one's palms; hence: = to present one's prayer and supplication before God by showing him one's empty hands

literally: to lay (one's) palms (on something); hence: = to touch an animate object with the intention of catching or harming it