Palp
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pælp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Palp is a noun meaning (zoology) Synonym of pedipalp.
Meaning
(zoology) Synonym of pedipalp.
More Meanings
- A fleshy part of a fingertip.
- (medicine, uncountable, colloquial) Clipping of palpation.
- To feel, to explore by touch.
- (medicine, colloquial) Palpatory; obtained by palpation.
Example Sentences
pain on palp
With the palp of a forefinger he squeezed moisture from his wiry blond eyebrows.
He folded his razor neatly and with stroking palps of fingers felt the smooth skin.
When Mariuchi caresses the plant, for example, sensuously emitting from the palps of her fingers, a siren song.
Word Forms
- palps
- palpi
- palping
- palped
Synonyms for palp
Depending on context, synonyms include pedipalp, pulp.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include feeler, pedipalpus, pedipalp, palpiger, palpifer, palpator.
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