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contortionist

/kənˈtɔːrʃənɪst/ /kənˈtɔːrʃənɪst/

Meanings
noun
An acrobat who is capable of twisting his or her body into unusual positions.

Examples :

"The contortionist bent backwards until his head nearly touched his feet. "
entertainment person body ability

Related Words

Illustration phrases

phrases noun

/ˈfɹeɪzɪz/

A short written or spoken expression.

"The teacher asked us to memorize some common phrases in Spanish. "

Illustration skillfully

skillfully adverb

/ˈskɪlfəli/ /ˈskɪlfʊli/

In a skillful manner; with skill.

"The chef skillfully prepared the meal, using fresh ingredients and precise techniques. "

Illustration capable

capable adjective

/ˈkeɪpəbl̩/

Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.

"As everyone knew, he was capable of violence when roused."

Illustration positions

positions noun

/pəˈzɪʃənz/

A place or location.

"The teacher assigned students to different positions in the classroom. "

Illustration acrobat

acrobat noun

/ˈæk.ɹə.bæt/

An athlete who performs acts requiring skill, agility and coordination.

"The circus acrobat balanced on a high wire while juggling flaming torches. "

Illustration opponent

opponent noun

/ɒpəʊnənt/

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

Illustration touched

touched adjective

/tʌt͡ʃt/

Emotionally moved (by), made to feel emotion (by).

"I was touched that he should remember my birthday."

Illustration backwards

backwards adjective

/ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)dz/

Oriented toward the back.

"The battleship had three backwards guns at the stern, in addition to the primary complement."

Illustration nearly

nearly adverb

/ˈniːɹli/ /ˈnɪəli/ /ˈnɪɹli/

With great scrutiny; carefully.

"The teacher nearly missed the important detail in the student's essay, checking it with great care. "

Illustration unusual

unusual noun

/ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/

Something that is unusual; an anomaly.

"The student's sudden absence was an unusual for her. "

Illustration twisting

twisting noun

/ˈtwɪstɪŋ/

A twisting force.

"The stubborn jar lid wouldn't budge, despite my best twisting. "

Illustration politician

politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "