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pronate

pro·nate

pronate

 
 
pronunciation:
pro neIt
part of speech: transitive verb & intransitive verb
inflections: pronates, pronating, pronated
definition: to turn or rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the palm of the hand faces down or backwards.
A pitcher must pronate his forearm as he releases the ball.
derivation: pronation (n.)