Pronate (Verb)
Meaning
Turn the forearm or the hand so that the palm is directed downwards.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The exercise requires you to pronounce the movement and pronate your forearm to test its flexibility.
- As she typed on the keyboard, she reminded herself to pronate her hands to avoid strain.
- To use a shovel properly, you must learn to pronate your wrists to minimize the effort.
- Her doctor showed her how to pronate her arm correctly to reduce strain on the wrist joints.
- When practicing golf swings, golfers are often taught to pronate their wrists at the top of the backswing.