contortions

/kənˈtɔːrʃənz/

Meanings

noun

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

Examples :

"The yoga instructor guided us through a series of back contortions to improve flexibility. "

noun

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

Examples :

"The circus performer amazed the audience with her incredible contortions, bending her body into shapes that seemed impossible. "

body sport entertainment human action

Related Words

instructor noun

/ɪnˈstrʌktər/

One who instructs; a teacher.

"The instructor explained the new math concept clearly to the students. "

acrobatic adjective

/ˌækrəˈbætɪk/ /ˌækrəˈbɑːtɪk/

Of or pertaining to an acrobat.

"The circus performer's acrobatic movements amazed the children. "

deforming verb

/dɪˈfɔrmɪŋ/ /diˈfɔrmɪŋ/

To change the form of, usually negatively; to give (something) an unusual or abnormal shape.

"The intense heat from the fire was deforming the metal of the car. "

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

contorting verb

/kənˈtɔːrtɪŋ/ /kənˈtɔːrtn̩/

To twist in a violent manner.

"features contorted with fury."

incredible adjective

/ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbəl/ /ɪŋˈkɹɛdəbəl/

Too implausible to be credible; beyond belief; unbelievable.

"The story of the student who got a perfect score on every test seemed incredible; no one believed it was possible. "

involves verb

/ɪnˈvɑlvz/ /ɪnˈvɔlvz/

To roll or fold up; to wind round; to entwine.

"The artist involves colorful yarn, carefully winding it around the branches of the willow tree to create a whimsical sculpture. "

performer noun

/pəˈfɔːmə/ /pɚˈfɔɹmɚ/

One who performs for, or entertains, an audience.

"The talented performer captivated the audience with her captivating dance routine. "

flexibility noun

/ˌflɛksəˈbɪləti/ /ˌflɛksɪˈbɪləti/

The quality of being flexible; suppleness; pliability.

"The gymnast's flexibility allowed her to perform the difficult backbend easily. "

twisting noun

/ˈtwɪstɪŋ/

A twisting force.

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

impossible noun

/ɪmˈpɒs.ə.bəl/ /ɪmˈpɑ.səbl/

An impossibility

"The impossible of finishing the project by Friday became a reality when everyone worked late. "