su·pi·nate (s  p -n t )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. [Latin sup  nre, supnt-, from supnus, backward; see supine.]su pi·nation n. |
supinate [ˈsuːpɪˌneɪt ˈsjuː-]
vb
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) to turn (the hand and forearm) so that the palm faces up or forwards
[from Latin supīnāre to lay on the back, from supīnus supine]
supination 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" |
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