supinate

su·pi·nate  (sp-nt)

v. su·pi·nat·ed, su·pi·nat·ing, su·pi·nates

v.tr.

1. To turn or rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the palm faces up or forward.

2. To turn or rotate (the foot) by adduction and inversion so that the outer edge of the sole bears the body's weight.

v.intr.

To be supinated; undergo supination.

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[Latin supnre, supnt-, from supnus, backward; see supine.]

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supi·nation n.

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Verb

1.

supinate - turn (the hand or forearm) so that the back is downward or backward, or turn out (the leg) turn - cause to move around or rotate; "turn a key"; "turn your palm this way"