Palm

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004113",
  "term": "Palm",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A hand-held leather and metal device worn by sailmakers and riggers to push large needles through heavy canvas, sailcloth, or rope. It consists of a leather strap that fits around the hand and a small, dimpled metal plate that sits in the palm, providing a surface to apply force to the needle's head. Palms are designated as either right-handed or left-handed and are an indispensable tool for traditional sail repair and ropework.",
  "subject": "Marine and shipyard",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Handschuh",
    "es": "palma",
    "fr": "paumelle"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/palm/"
}