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contortion

UK
/kənˈtɔːʃən/
US
/kənˈtɔrʃən/

Traduzioni

contortionnoun
contortions
pl
UK
/kənˈtɔːʃən/
US
/kənˈtɔrʃən/
His face twisted into a contortion of pain.
Его лицо исказилось в гримасе боли.
The circus performer was known for her incredible contortion.
Цирковая артистка была известна своей невероятной акробатикой.
The contortion of the metal was caused by the intense heat.
Искривление металла было вызвано сильным нагревом.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
изгиб
деформация
Sinonimi
distortion
wrench
deformation
twist
coil
crook
bend
contortionadjective
UK
/kənˈtɔː.ʃən/
US
/kənˈtɔr.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to indicate relation to the art or process of contortion (e.g., "contortion training").
Sinonimi
writhing
bent
gnarled
deformed
misshapen
convoluted
warped
distorted
twisted
contortive
contorted

Definizioni

contortionnoun
The act or process of twisting, bending, or deforming something into an unusual shape or position.
The contortion of the metal beam was evident after the intense heat of the fire.
A twisted or bent condition, state, or form.
The contortion of her face showed her disbelief and confusion.
A performance art form involving the extreme flexibility of the human body.
The circus featured an impressive contortion act that left the audience in awe.
contortionadjective
Relating to, involving, or characteristic of contortion or contortionists.
She opened a studio that offers contortion classes and contortion training.
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