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Word: Pronate
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
mid 19th century: back-formation from pronation, based on Latin pronus ‘leaning forward’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈprəʊneɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
turn or hold (a hand, foot, or limb) so that the palm or sole is facing downwards or inwards
Short Definition:turn or hold hand, foot, or limb so that palm or sole is facing downwards or inwards
Examples:- the patient is asked to maintain this position while the examiner attempts to pronate the foot
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