contortion | ||
1. | [ noun ] the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself) | |
Synonyms: | deformation | |
Related terms: | change_of_shape contort | |
2. | [ noun ] a tortuous and twisted shape or position | |
Synonyms: | tortuousness torsion crookedness tortuosity | |
Examples: | "they built a tree house in the tortuosities of its boughs" "the acrobat performed incredible contortions" |
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Related terms: | distorted_shape contort | |
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contortionist contort contrition contraction contraption contracting contrasting contorted contraception contradiction countertop controvert contrastingly contour contrivance contractile contrastive contrarious contribution contract contrail contrast contrite contrive conterminous contriteness countertenor contractility contrived contriver contribute contributing contritely contralto connatural |