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Pronate - What does it mean?

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is likely misspelled.


has no English definition.

As a verb pronate

is to turn or rotate one’s hand and forearm so that the palm faces down if the forearm is horizontal, back if the arm is pointing down, or forward if the forearm is pointing up; to twist the right forearm counterclockwise or the left forearm clockwise.

As an adjective pronate

is somewhat prone; inclined.

pronate

English

Verb

(pronat)
  • (anatomy) To turn or rotate one’s hand and forearm so that the palm faces down if the forearm is horizontal, back if the arm is pointing down, or forward if the forearm is pointing up; to twist the right forearm counterclockwise or the left forearm clockwise.
  • (anatomy) To twist the foot so that if walking the weight would be borne on the inner edge of the foot.
  • (anatomy) To become pronated.

    • Antonyms

    * (to rotate the forearm in a particular direction) supinate * (to become pronated) supinate * (to twist the foot in a particular direction) supinate

    Derived terms

    * pronated * pronation

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Somewhat prone; inclined.
    • pronate trees
    Hold the cello bow with the hand in a pronate position over the frog.
    (Kane)

    Anagrams

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    Not English

    has no English definition. It may be misspelled.