Pronation Definition

noun

(fencing) The position of the sword hand when the palm is facing down.

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Walking on the inner edge of the foot.
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(anatomy) The action of rotating the forearm so that the palm of the hand is turned down or back.

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Other Word Forms of Pronation

Noun

Singular:
pronation
Plural:
pronations

Pronation Sentence Examples

  • The first provides stiff anti pronation, anti supination and anti torsion (which basically means your foot is kept steady and cradled within the shoe).

  • The muscles of the limbs are modified from those of the ordinary mammalian type in accordance with the reduced condition of the bones and the simple requirements of flexion and extension of the joints, no such actions as pronation and supination, or opposition of digits, being possible or needed.

  • Often times a salesperson will be able to tell you which running shoes you should buy based on the wear and tear of your old shoes (think pronation and supination).

  • Pronation occurs when your foot rotates inward during the foot strike.

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Words Starting With

PPRPRO

Words Ending With

NONION

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pronation

Words Starting With P and Ending With N

Starts With P & Ends With NStarts With PR & Ends With NStarts With P & Ends With ON

Word Length

9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With P9 Letter Words Ending With N