palp /pælp/adjective 1noun 3verb 1forms 4 adjective1 •(informal) Palpatory; obtained by palpation. noun3 •A fleshy part of a fingertip.He folded his razor neatly and with stroking palps of fingers felt the smooth skin. — 1922 •Synonym of pedipalp.Below her formidable eyes her fangs are flanked by limb-like mouthparts: her palps, coloured a startling white like a quivering moustache. — 2015 •(informal) Clipping of palpation. verb1 •To feel, to explore by touch.It is not possible to examine a male patient without making him undress and actually palping him all over. — 1982 formspalped · palping · palps · palpi
