| держать [no Pf.] Na в ладоняхp | to cup N in one's hands |
| Девочка держала в ладонях птенца. | The little girl cupped a baby bird in her hands. |
| брать/взять чьи-то рукиa в свои ладониa | to take someone's hand in both of one's own |
NB The above phrase is used to describe an action performed in order to warm up someone's hand or to show sympathy, tenderness, etc. | |
| насыпать/насыпать Na в ладониa | to pour N into someone's hands |
NB N denotes dry stuff only. | |