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contortions

contortions is the plural of contortion.

Meaning of contortion

Noun

contortion (countable and uncountable, plural contortions)

  1. (countable) The act or result of contorting; the state of being contorted: the twisting of something, especially oneself.
  2. (uncountable) A performance art involving the dramatic bending and flexing of the body, showcasing extreme physical flexibility.
    Synonyms:
    contortionism

Questions about contortions

What is contortions the plural of?
Contortions is the plural of contortion.

Words near contortions in the dictionary

  1. contortionate
  2. contortionism
  3. contortionist
  4. contortionistic
  5. contortionists
  6. contortions
  7. contortive
  8. contortly
  9. contortrostatin
  10. contorts
  11. contortuplicate

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