pronation

American  

[proh-ney-shuhn] / proʊˈneɪ ʃən /

noun

1. rotation of the hand or forearm so that the surface of the palm is facing downward or toward the back (supination ).

2. a comparable motion of the foot consisting of abduction followed by eversion.

3. the position assumed as the result of this rotation.

4. any similar motion of the limbs or feet of animals.

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Etymology

Origin of pronation

First recorded in 1660–70; pronate + -ion

Example Sentences

I need to make sure my pronation and supination and range of motion is all on point so I’m not unnecessarily stressing something up the chain.’

From Los Angeles Times

To throw the changeup, he needed his wrist to snap in the other direction, a process called pronation.

From Los Angeles Times

At the turn of the century, brands fixated on controlling how a person’s foot rolls inward with each step — known as pronation — even if the resulting landing was unnatural.

From Seattle Times

His signature pitch is thrown with a circle-change grip, but the pronation of his wrist as he releases the ball creates both left-to-right and downward movement.

From Los Angeles Times

The majority of people have what is called overpronation, where the foot rolls inwards during the stride, but some people under pronate where the opposite is true, while others have neutral pronation.

From The Guardian