pro·nate (pr  n t )v. pro·nat·ed, pro·nat·ing, pro·nates v.tr. 1. a. To turn or rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the palm faces down or back. b. To turn or rotate (the foot) by abduction and eversion so that the inner edge of the sole bears the body's weight. 2. To place in a prone position. v.intr. 1. To become pronated. 2. To assume a prone position. [Late Latin pr nre, prnt-, to bend forward, from prnus, turned forward; see prone.]pro·na tion n. |
pronate [prəʊˈneɪt]
vb
(tr) to turn (a limb, hand, or foot) so that the palm or sole is directed downwards
[from Late Latin prōnāre to bend forwards, bow]
pronation n
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| Verb | 1. | pronate - turn the forearm or the hand so that the palm is directed downwards turn - change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense; "Turn towards me"; "The mugger turned and fled before I could see his face"; "She turned from herself and learned to listen to others' needs" |
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