adj, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   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. transitive
2. 2
   turn the forearm or the hand so that the palm is directed downwards wordnet
3. 3
   To twist the foot so that if walking the weight would be borne on the inner edge of the foot. transitive
4. 4
   To become pronated. intransitive

Adjective

1. 1
   Somewhat prone; inclined.

   "pronate trees"

Synonyms

All synonyms

convertintrovertinvertreverserevolverotate

Antonyms

All antonyms

supinate

Example

More examples

"Hold the cello bow with the hand in a pronate position over the frog."

Etymology

From Latin prōnatus, past participle of prōnare (“to bend forward”). See prone.

Related phrases

over-pronate

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