1. turns the hand or forearm so that the palm faces downward or backward
Usage: anatomy; third person singular present tense
2. turns the foot inward so that the inner edge bears more weight
Usage: anatomy; sports medicine; third person singular present tense

Examples

• She pronates her wrist when turning the doorknob.
• The pitcher pronates his throwing arm during the delivery.
• His foot pronates excessively when he runs.
• The physical therapist showed how the arm pronates during certain movements.
• The runner’s gait analysis revealed that she pronates normally.
• When you pour water from a pitcher, your forearm pronates naturally.