Definition of Prostrate

in a flat position where a person’s face is turned downward

Examples of Prostrate in a sentence

When Jill discovered her husband had left her, she fell prostrate on the couch and buried her face against the cushions.  🔊

The monk’s prostrate form was clearly visible as he bowed before the statue in the temple.  🔊

While Kevin was stranded at the airport, he reclined on the floor in a prostrate manner so no one could see his face.  🔊

Prostrate on the ground, a wounded Frank tried to crawl away from his attackers.  🔊

As soon as I entered the exam room, the chiropractor’s assistant asked me to stretch out in a prostrate position on the bench.  🔊

Kelly’s snow angel did not come out well because she laid prostrate on the ground instead of on her back.  🔊

As the dean walked into the backyard of the fraternity house, he saw naked boys sleeping in prostrate positions with their butts in the air.  🔊

The medical test requires me to lie prostrate on the exam table with my nose pressed in the middle of the pillow.  🔊

After the police officer turned over the prostrate body, he realized he had discovered the missing teenager.  🔊

As the queen walks past you, remember to bend and assume a prostrate position with your eyes to the ground.  🔊

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