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Meaning of supinate | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2
ˈsuː.pəˌneɪt

Definitions

  1. To twist the forearm so as to turn the palm of the hand backwards if the forearm is pointing up, upwards if the forearm is horizontal, or forwards if the arm is pointing down; to twist the forearm by contracting the biceps brachii; to twist the right forearm clockwise or the left forearm counterclockwise.
  2. To twist the foot so the weight is on the outer edge.
  3. To lie back into a supine position.

Equivalents

Español supinar

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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