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contorting
UK
/kənˈtɔːtɪŋ/
US
/kənˈtɔrtɪŋ/
UK
/kənˈtɔː.tɪŋ/
US
/kənˈtɔr.tɪŋ/
Used to describe something in the act of twisting or bending.
Translations
The contorting snake writhed across the desert sand.
Le serpent contorsionnant son corps se tordait sur le sable du désert.
Definitions
The contorting snake writhed across the desert sand.
Synonyms
Translations
The contorting of the metal during the sculpture process was fascinating to watch.
La contorsion du métal pendant le processus de sculpture était fascinante à regarder.
Definitions
The contorting of the metal during the sculpture process was fascinating to watch.
contorting
ing-form
contorted
Past Simple
contorted
Past Participle
contorting
ing-form
UK
/kənˈtɔːt/
US
/kənˈtɔrt/
Translations
The gymnast contorted her body to perform the complex routine.
La gymnaste a contorsionné son corps pour exécuter la routine complexe.
His face contorted in pain.
Son visage s'est contorsionné de douleur.
Additional translations
Definitions
The gymnast contorted her body to perform the complex routine.
The stress of the situation contorted his usual calm demeanor.
His face contorted in pain.
contorting
Translations
The contorting snake frightened the children.
Le serpent contorsionnant a effrayé les enfants.
Additional translations
Definitions
The contorting snake frightened the children.
Definitions
The contorted trunk of the ancient oak looked almost sculptural.