English dictionary

contortion

/k/@/n't/O/r/S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

noun.act

Synonyms deformation

Source: WordNet 3.0
a tortuous and twisted shape or position

noun.shape

Examples
The acrobat performed incredible contortions.

Synonyms crookedness torsion tortuosity tortuousness

Source: WordNet 3.0
A twisting; a writhing; wry motion; a twist; as, the <i>contortion</i> of the muscles of the face.

noun

Source: webster1913