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- DictionaryContortion/kənˈtôrSH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. a twisted or bent condition, state, or form: "their facial contortions are hilarious"
- 2. the skill of twisting and bending one's body into strange and unnatural positions, as a form of entertainment: "she has been performing contortion internationally for twelve years"
to twist in a violent manner; to twist into or as if into a strained shape or expression… See the full definition
the act or process of contorting or the state of being contorted. a twisted shape or position. something twisted or out of the ordinary in character, meaning, etc. mental contortions.
the action of twisting or bending violently and unnaturally into a different shape or form, or the shape or form into which something is twisted or bent: facial / bodily contortions. The app allows you to stretch pictures of your face into weird contortions.
Contortion (sometimes contortionism) is a performance art in which performers called contortionists showcase their skills of extreme physical flexibility. Contortion acts often accompany acrobatics , circus acts, street performers and other live performing arts.
the action of twisting or bending violently and unnaturally into a different shape or form, or the shape or form into which something is twisted or bent: facial / bodily contortions. The app allows you to stretch pictures of your face into weird contortions.
A contortion is a twisted position. Yoga can feel like a series of contortions to beginners. People who twist their bodies into contortions professionally are called contortionists.
1. To twist, wrench, or bend out of proper or natural shape: fingers contorted by arthritis. See Synonyms at distort. 2. To cause to deviate from what is normal, proper, or accurate: The leaders of the movement contorted their own principles in trying to get what they wanted. v.intr.
