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supination

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun supination has 1 sense
  1. supination - rotation of the hands and forearms so that the palms face upward
    --1 is a kind of
    rotation, rotary motion
    Antonyms: pronation
    Derived form: verb supinate1

Definitions from the Web

Supination

Supination is the rotation of the forearm and hand so that the palm faces upward or forward. It can also refer to the position of the foot during walking or running, where the weight is placed on the outer edge of the foot.

Part of Speech

  • Noun
  • Verb

Senses

Noun
  1. The rotational movement of the forearm and hand in a way that the palm faces upward or forward.
  2. The position of the foot when the weight is placed on the outer edge during walking or running.
Verb
  1. To rotate the forearm and hand outward, causing the palm to face upward or forward.
  2. To place the weight on the outer edge of the foot during walking or running.

Sample Sentences

  • Noun: The supination of her hand allowed her to grasp the object easily.
  • Noun: His excessive supination while running caused pain in his ankle.
  • Verb: The physical therapist instructed him to supinate his arm during the exercise.
  • Verb: It is important to supinate your foot properly to prevent injuries while jogging.

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