contortion — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The act or result of contorting; the state of being contorted: the twisting of something, especially oneself.

   Usage

   • Countable

2. A performance art involving the dramatic bending and flexing of the body, showcasing extreme physical flexibility.

   Usage

   • Uncountable

   Synonyms

   contortionism

Noun

1. the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself)

   Synonyms

   deformation

   Broader terms

   change of shape

2. a tortuous and twisted shape or position

   Synonyms

   tortuositytortuousnesstorsioncrookedness

   Broader terms

   distorted shapedistortion

   Examples

   they built a tree house in the tortuosities of its boughs

   the acrobat performed incredible contortions