pronate

American  

[proh-neyt] / ˈproʊ neɪt /

verb (used with object)

pronated, pronating

1. to turn into a prone position; to rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the surface of the palm is downward or toward the back; to turn (the sole of the foot) outward so that the inner edge of the foot bears the weight when standing.

2. (in vertebrates) to rotate (any limb or joint) in a similar manner.

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verb (used without object)

pronated, pronating

1. to become pronated.

pronate British  

/ prəʊˈneɪt /

verb

1. (tr) to turn (a limb, hand, or foot) so that the palm or sole is directed downwards

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• pronation
  noun

Etymology

Origin of pronate

1830–40; < Late Latin prōnātus, past participle of prōnāre to bend forward, derivative of Latin prōnus; see prone ¹, -ate ¹