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su·pi·nate

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VERB:
su·pi·nat·ed, su·pi·nat·ing, su·pi·nates
VERB:
tr.

To turn or rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the palm faces up or forward.
To turn or rotate (the foot) by adduction and inversion so that the outer edge of the sole bears the body's weight.

VERB:
intr.

To be supinated; undergo supination.

ETYMOLOGY:
Latin supnre, supnt-, from supnus, backward ; see supine

OTHER FORMS:
supi·nation(Noun)

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