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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
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"
Exact synonyms: Crookedness, Torsion, Tortuosity, Tortuousness
Generic synonyms: Distorted Shape, Distortion
Derivative terms: Contort, Contortionist, Tortuous, Tortuous
Generic synonyms: Distorted Shape, Distortion
Derivative terms: Contort, Contortionist, Tortuous, Tortuous
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
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