Meaning

(transitive, 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..

Definitions by Sense

1. (transitive, 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.
2. (transitive, anatomy) To twist the foot so that if walking the weight would be borne on the inner edge of the foot.
3. (intransitive, anatomy) To become pronated.
4. Somewhat prone; inclined.

Example Sentences

pronate trees

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

The appearance of such turf , where the tree growths of more favored regions have become pronate and vinelike , and crowding individuals of non-opposing families of flowering plants fill up the intervals with a carpet pattern of rich colors

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• pronates
• pronating
• pronated
• more pronate
• most pronate

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When Should You Use Pronate?

Use pronate when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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