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contort

/kənˈtɔːt/

/kənˈtɔrt/

contortverb

contorted

Past Simple

contorted

Past Participle

contorting

Gerund

/kənˈtɔːt/

/kənˈtɔrt/

Translations

He can contort his face into the most amusing expressions.

Он может корчить своё лицо в самые забавные выражения.

The artist can contort metal into beautiful sculptures.

Художник может искажать металл в красивые скульптуры.

Additional translations

Definitions

To twist or bend out of its normal shape.

The gymnast contorted her body to perform the complex routine.

To cause to deviate from what is normal or expected.

The stress of the situation contorted his usual calm demeanor.

To become twisted or bent out of shape.

His face contorted in pain.

Synonyms

contortgerund / present participle

Definitions

Twisting or bending out of shape; undergoing contortion.

The contorting snake frightened the children.

contortpast participle

Definitions

Twisted or bent out of its normal shape; having undergone contortion.

The contorted trunk of the ancient oak looked almost sculptural.