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pronate

/ˈproʊ.neɪt/

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verb

/ˈproʊ.neɪt/C2formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для описания действия поворота ладони или стопы вниз или назад, или вращения предплечья или стопы в положение пронации.

A verb used to describe the act of turning the palm or foot downward or backward, or rotating the forearm or foot into a prone position.

  1. Rotate the forearm or handC1formal

    To turn the forearm or hand so that the palm faces downward or backward.

    ruПоворачивать предплечье или кисть

    • The physical therapist instructed him to pronate his hand during the exercise.
    • When you pronate your forearm, the palm naturally faces the ground.
    • Pitchers often pronate their arm after releasing the ball to reduce stress on the elbow.

    Antonymssupinate

Forms
  • pronated past participle
  • pronated past simple
  • pronating present participle
  • pronates third person singular