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pronate (v.)

"to render prone," specifically to rotate the hand so that its palmar surface faces in the same direction as the posterior surface of the ulna, 1819, from Late Latin pronatus, past participle of pronare "to bend forward," from pronus "prone" (see prone). Related: Pronated; pronating. As an adjective by 1848.

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Definitions of pronate from WordNet

pronate (v.)
turn the forearm or the hand so that the palm is directed downwards;
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