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su·pi·na·tor

 (so͞o′pə-nā′tər)
n.
A muscle, especially in the forearm, that effects or assists supination.
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supinator

(ˈsuːpɪˌneɪtə; ˈsjuː-)
n
(Anatomy) anatomy the muscle of the forearm that can produce the motion of supination
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su•pi•na•tor

(ˈsu pəˌneɪ tər)

n.
a muscle in the forearm that rotates the radius outward.
[1605–15; < New Latin; see supinate, -tor]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.supinator - a muscle (especially in the forearm) that produces or assists in supinationsupinator - a muscle (especially in the forearm) that produces or assists in supination
muscle, musculus - one of the contractile organs of the body
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