Definition of Contortion

1. Noun. The act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself).

Exact synonyms: Deformation
Generic synonyms: Change Of Shape
Derivative terms: Contort, Contortionist, Deform, Deform, Deformational

2. Noun. A tortuous and twisted shape or position. "The acrobat performed incredible contortions"

Definition of Contortion

1. n. A twisting; a writhing; wry motion; a twist; as, the contortion of the muscles of the face.

Definition of Contortion

1. Noun. The act of contorting, twisting or deforming something, especially oneself. ¹

2. Noun. A form of acrobatic display which involves the dramatic bending and flexing of the human body. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Contortion

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Contortion

contline
contlines
conto
contoid
contoids
contone
contorno
contornos
contorsion
contorsional
contort
contorted
contortedly
contortedness
contorting
contortion (current term)
contortionate
contortionism
contortionist
contortionistic
contortionists
contortions
contortive
contorts
contortuplicate
contos
contour
contour feather
contour feathers
contour interval

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