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English
Etymology
From French pronation, from Latin pronatio.
Pronunciation
Noun
pronation (countable and uncountable, plural pronations)
- Walking on the inner edge of the foot.
- (anatomy) The action of rotating the forearm so that the palm of the hand is turned down or back.
- (fencing) The position of the sword hand when the palm is facing down
Derived terms
Translations
action of rotating the forearm
fencing: position of sword hand with palm facing down
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Anagrams
French
Etymology
From Latin prōnō, prōnāre + -ation.
Pronunciation
Noun
pronation f (plural pronations)
- pronation
- Coordinate term: supination
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