ALL meanings of grease someone's palm
palm
G g - noun grease someone's palm the part of the inner surface of the hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers. 1
- noun grease someone's palm the corresponding part of the forefoot of an animal. 1
- noun grease someone's palm the part of a glove covering this part of the hand. 1
- noun grease someone's palm 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 grease someone's palm a linear measure of from 3 to 4 inches (7.5 to 10 cm), based on the breadth of the hand. 1
- noun grease someone's palm a linear measure of from 7 to 10 inches (17.5 to 25 cm), based on the length of the hand. 1
- noun grease someone's palm the flat, expanded part of the horn or antler of a deer. 1
- noun grease someone's palm a flat, widened part at the end of an armlike projection. 1
- noun grease someone's palm Nautical. the blade of an oar. the inner face of an anchor fluke. (loosely) an anchor fluke. 1
- noun grease someone's palm a flat-topped bearing member at the head of a stanchion. 1
- verb with object grease someone's palm to conceal in the palm, as in cheating at cards or dice or in juggling. 1
- verb with object grease someone's palm to pick up stealthily. 1
- verb with object grease someone's palm to hold in the hand. 1
- verb with object grease someone's palm to impose (something) fraudulently (usually followed by on or upon): to palm stolen jewels on someone. 1
- verb with object grease someone's palm to touch or stroke with the palm or hand. 1
- verb with object grease someone's palm to shake hands with. 1
- verb with object grease someone's palm Basketball. to grip (the ball) momentarily with the hand in the act of dribbling. 1
- idioms grease someone's palm 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
- verb grease someone's palm (Idiomatic) To bribe a person. 0