pronate
[ proh-neyt ]
verb (used with object),pro·nat·ed, pro·nat·ing.
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.
(in vertebrates) to rotate (any limb or joint) in a similar manner.
verb (used without object),pro·nat·ed, pro·nat·ing.
to become pronated.
Origin of pronate
1Words Nearby pronate
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British Dictionary definitions for pronate
pronate
/ (prəʊˈneɪt) /
verb
(tr) to turn (a limb, hand, or foot) so that the palm or sole is directed downwards
Origin of pronate
1C19: from Late Latin prōnāre to bend forwards, bow
Derived forms of pronate
- pronation, noun
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