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Verb pronate has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebTerm: PronatePart of Speech: Verb Sense 1: To turn or rotate (the hand or foot) so that the palm or sole faces downward or inward. Example Sentence 1: He pronated his hand to demonstrate the proper grip on the golf club. Example Sentence 2: The physical therapist instructed her to pronate her foot during the exercise. Sense 2: To cause to lie flat or face downward. Example Sentence 1: The chiropractor gently pronated the patient's spine to relieve tension. Example Sentence 2: She pronated the book to read comfortably while lying on her stomach. Sense 3: (In medical context) To rotate the forearm and hand so that the palm faces backward or downward. Example Sentence 1: The doctor advised him to pronate his arm while applying the ointment. Example Sentence 2: The nurse instructed the patient to pronate the affected arm for the x-ray. Sense 4: (In anatomy) To rotate or turn any body part in a similar manner. Example Sentence 1: The coach explained how the shoulder joint allows the arm to pronate and supinate. Example Sentence 2: The trainer demonstrated the correct way to pronate the torso during a stretching exercise. Related Products on Amazon: | |||||
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