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Rarepronate
The correct spelling is pronate.
How to pronounce pronate
verb
IPA: /ˈpɹəʊ.neɪt/
Say it like: Pro-nat-e
The correct spelling is pronate. 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… For example: "Hold the cello bow with the hand in a pronate position over the frog."
Usage Examples
“Hold the cello bow with the hand in a pronate position over the frog.”
Meanings
verb
- 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.
- 2.To twist the foot so that if walking the weight would be borne on the inner edge of the foot.
- 3.To become pronated.
adjective
- 1.Somewhat prone; inclined.
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