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Supinate

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Verb

1. supinate

turn (the hand or forearm) so that the back is downward or backward, or turn out (the leg)

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Supinate

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verb
to turn (the hand and forearm) so that the palm faces up or forwards

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Supinate

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verb transitive, verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈsupiˌnated or ˈsupiˌnating
to rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the palm faces upward or forward
see also pronate

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Supinate

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v. su·pi·nat·ed, su·pi·nat·ing, su·pi·nates
v.tr.
1. To turn or rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the palm faces up or forward.
2. To turn or rotate (the foot) by adduction and inversion so that the outer edge of the sole bears the body's weight.
v.intr.
To be supinated; undergo supination.

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