ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Palmwise

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Palmwise is an adverb meaning With the palm (of the hand) foremost.

Meaning

With the palm (of the hand) foremost.

Example Sentences

[…] my hand snaked out palmwise […]
Dressed in black, without any relief from chain or ornament, he stood rigidly on the hearth-rug, his back to the fire, and one hand as a shield turned palmwise to the flames.

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