Used in a Sentence

palp

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for palp.

Editorial note

Tragically, it appears Americans need a bachelor's in English to appreciate a joke that puns on palp.

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Parts of speech3

Quick take

To feel, to explore by touch.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of palp gathered in one view.

verb

To feel, to explore by touch.

noun

A fleshy part of a fingertip.

noun

(zoology) Synonym of pedipalp.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for palp.

verb

To feel, to explore by touch.

noun

A fleshy part of a fingertip.

noun

(zoology) Synonym of pedipalp.

adjective

(medicine, colloquial) Palpatory; obtained by palpation.

Example sentences

1

Tragically, it appears Americans need a bachelor's in English to appreciate a joke that puns on palp.

2

It's a pile of pandering palp for a pretty rarefied cheer leading group.

3

If I search for Palp fiction it shows me pulp fiction results but asks if I really meant Palp fiction, if I say yeah I really meant that it shows me Palp fiction with a message did you really mean pulp fiction.

4

Simple, you merely palp it with your teeth.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use palp in a sentence?

Tragically, it appears Americans need a bachelor's in English to appreciate a joke that puns on palp.

What does palp mean?

To feel, to explore by touch.

What part of speech is palp?

palp is commonly used as verb, noun, adjective.