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contorting

UK
/kənˈtɔːtɪŋ/
US
/kənˈtɔrtɪŋ/

Translations

contortinggerund / present participle
UK
/kənˈtɔː.tɪŋ/
US
/kənˈtɔr.tɪŋ/
Used to describe something in the act of twisting or bending.
Synonyms
buckling
distorting
deforming
convulsing
twisting up
kinking
twisting
writhing
wrenching
bending
contortingnoun
The contorting of the plastic occurred during the manufacturing process.
Деформация пластика произошла в процессе производства.
The contorting of the metal was caused by extreme heat.
Искривление металла было вызвано экстремальным нагревом.
Synonyms
contortion
twisting
twist
distortion
deformation
bending
wrenching
writhing
convulsion
torque
contortverb

contorting

Gerund

contorted
Past Simple
contorted
Past Participle
contorting
Gerund
UK
/kənˈtɔːt/
US
/kənˈtɔrt/
The artist can contort metal into beautiful sculptures.
Художник может искажать металл в красивые скульптуры.
He can contort his face into the most amusing expressions.
Он может корчить своё лицо в самые забавные выражения.
Additional translations
скривлять
Synonyms
wrench
bend
angle
twist
deform
distort
warp
contortgerund / present participle

contorting

Definitions

contortinggerund / present participle
Twisting or bending out of its normal or natural shape; undergoing contortion.
The contorting snake writhed across the desert sand.
contortingnoun
The act or process of twisting or bending out of the normal shape.
The contorting of the metal during the sculpture process was fascinating to watch.
contortverb
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.
contortgerund / present participle
Twisting or bending out of shape; undergoing contortion.
The contorting snake frightened the children.
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