See Also: pronate(medicine)
pronate(1)(dictionary)
pronate(2)(dictionary)

pronate(2) (iou)



pronate verb. M19.
[Back-form. from PRONATION.]
verb trans. Make prone; put (a hand, a forelimb) into the prone position; turn (the palm) downwards. Opp. SUPINATE 1. M19.
verb intrans. Of a limb, esp. (in running) the foot: undergo pronation. Of a person: turn the foot outward (while running etc.) to take the weight on the inner edge. Opp. SUPINATE 2. M19.