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pronate
[ proh-neyt ]
verb (used with object)
, pro·nat·ed, pro·nat·ing.
- to turn into a prone position; to rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the surface of the palm is downward or toward the back; to turn (the sole of the foot) outward so that the inner edge of the foot bears the weight when standing.
- (in vertebrates) to rotate (any limb or joint) in a similar manner.
verb (used without object)
, pro·nat·ed, pro·nat·ing.
- to become pronated.
pronate
/ prəʊˈneɪt /
verb
- tr to turn (a limb, hand, or foot) so that the palm or sole is directed downwards
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Derived Forms
- proˈnation, noun
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of pronate1
C19: from Late Latin prōnāre to bend forwards, bow
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