pronate

/ˈproʊneɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to turn the palm of the hand downward or the sole of the foot inward; to rotate or turn so as to cause the palm or sole to face downward or inward

“Pronating the foot can lead to injuries if proper training is not followed.”

2. verb

to turn or rotate something so that its palm or sole faces downward or inward

“The machine pronated the plate, causing it to spin out of control.”

3. noun

the act of pronating

“The pronation of her foot caused her to trip and fall.”

4. noun

a turning or rotating motion that causes the palm or sole to face downward or inward

“The pronation of the wheel caused the bicycle to lose balance.”

Synonyms

  • invert
  • supinate

Antonyms

  • evert
  • supinate