What is "pronate"

Pronate \Pro"nate\, a. [L. pronatus, p. p. of pronare to bend forward. See Prone.] Somewhat prone; inclined; as, pronate trees.
--Kane.

1848 (adj.); 1819 (v.), from Late Latin pronatus, past participle of pronare "to bend forward," from pronus "prone" (see prone). Related: Pronated; pronating.

1. Somewhat prone; inclined. v

2. 1 (context transitive anatomy English) To turn or rotate one’s hand and forearm so that the palm faces down if the forearm is horizontal, back if the arm is pointing down, or forward if the forearm is pointing up; to twist the right forearm counterclockwise or the left forearm clockwise. 2 (context transitive anatomy English) To twist the foot so that if walking the weight would be borne on the inner edge of the foot. 3 (context intransitive anatomy English) To become pronated.

v. turn the forearm or the hand so that the palm is directed downwards