pronation

English

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

pronation (countable and uncountable; plural pronations)

1. (fencing) The position of the sword hand when the palm is facing down
2. Walking on the inner edge of the foot.
3. (anatomy) The action of rotating the forearm so that the palm of the hand is turned down or back.

See also

• pronate
• supination