טָפַח ṭâphach (H2946)

to flatten out or extend (as a tent); figuratively, to nurse achild (as promotive of growth);

1) to extend, spread, trip, take quick little steps 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to spread out 1a2) to carry on the palms, dandle 1a3) to rear children

a primitive root; or perhaps a denominative from טֵפַח (H2947), from dandling on the palms