palp
The word “palp” has 1 syllable: palp
It's pronounced as /pælp/
What is synonym and antonym for palp?
In the thesaurus, “palp” has 37 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for palp along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for palp
- antenna
- barbel
- brush
- chuck
- clap
- clasp
- claw
- clench
- clutch
- dab
- feel
- finger
- flick
- grasp
- graze
- grip
- hand
- handle
- hit
- hold
- knock
- palm
- palpate
- palpus
- pat
- pound
- rap
- shave
- skim
- tag
- tap
- tentacle
- tip
- touch
- vibrissa
- whack
- whisker
Meanings of palp
- noun
- A pedipalp, an appendage found near the mouth in invertebrates; has a variety of functions but is often primarily used for predating.
- A fleshy part of a fingertip.
- Short for palpation.
- verb
- To feel, to explore by touch.
- adjective
- Palpatory; obtained by palpation.
Example Sentences
- She could feel a slight palp in her chest as she climbed the stairs.
- The doctor gently pressed his fingers to palp the patient's abdomen for any signs of discomfort.
- The biologist used a microscope to palp the tiny structures within the cell.
- A sense of anticipation began to palp in the room as the announcement drew nearer.
- With each step, the hiker could palp the uneven ground beneath their feet, wary of loose rocks.
On this page you'll find 37 synonyms or another words to palp, such as: antenna, barbel, brush, chuck, clap, clasp, claw.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- knock
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