Definition of pronation Pronation

pro•na•tion

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pronation - rotation of the hands and forearms so that the palms face downward

rotary motion, rotation the act of rotating as if on an axis; "the rotation of the dancer kept time with the music"

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pronation (Noun)
The position of the sword hand when the palm is facing down.
pronation (Noun)
Walking on the inner edge of the foot.
pronation (Noun)
The action of rotating the forearm so that the palm of the hand is turned down or back.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

pronation (n.)
The act of turning the palm or palmar surface of the forefoot downward.
pronation (n.)
That motion of the forearm whereby the palm or palmar, surface is turned downward.
pronation (n.)
The position of the limb resulting from the act of pronation. Opposed to supination.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

pronation
prō-nā′shun, n. the act of turning the palm of the hand downwards—opp. to Supination.—v.t. Prō′nate, to turn the palm downwards effected by means of the pronator muscle.—n. Pronā′tor, a muscle of the forearm by which pronation is effected. [L. pronāre, -ātum, to lead forward—pronus.]

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pronation, noun, singular of pronations.

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