Definitions for contortion
kənˈtɔr ʃəncon·tor·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. contortion, deformationnoun

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

2. tortuosity, tortuousness, torsion, contortion, crookednessnoun

   a tortuous and twisted shape or position

   "they built a tree house in the tortuosities of its boughs"; "the acrobat performed incredible contortions"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. contortionnoun

   The act of contorting, twisting or deforming something, especially oneself.

2. contortionnoun

   A form of acrobatic display which involves the dramatic bending and flexing of the human body.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Contortionnoun

   Twist; wry motion; flexure.

   Etymology: from contort.

   Disruption they would be in danger of, upon a great and sudden stretch or contortion. John Ray, on the Creation.

   How can she acquire those hundred graces and motions, and airs, the contortions of every muscular motion in the face? Jonathan Swift.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Contortion

   Contortion (sometimes contortionism) is a performance art in which performers called contortionists showcase their skills of extreme physical flexibility. Contortion acts often accompany acrobatics, circus acts, street performers and other live performing arts. Contortion acts are typically performed in front of a live audience. An act will showcase one or more artists performing a choreographed set of moves or poses, often to music, which require extreme flexibility. The physical flexibility required to perform such acts greatly exceeds that of the general population. It is the dramatic feats of seemingly inhuman flexibility that captivate audiences.

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1. contortion

   Contortion is the act or skill of twisting or distorting the body into unusual, complex or extreme positions, often demonstrating flexibility and agility. It is commonly performed as a circus act or physical performance art.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Contortionnoun

   a twisting; a writhing; wry motion; a twist; as, the contortion of the muscles of the face

2. Etymology: [L. contortio: cf. F. contorsion. See Contort, and cf. Torsion.]

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1. Contortion

   Contortion is an unusual form of physical display which involves the dramatic bending and flexing of the human body. Contortion is often part of acrobatics and circus acts. In general, "contortionists" have unusual natural flexibility, which is then enhanced through acrobatic training, or they put themselves through intense, vigorous and painful training to gain this flexibility. In some countries like Mongolia, many people learn contortion and it is considered a nationally respected art form that holds cultural importance. For hundreds of years contortionists have entertained crowds all over Mongolia. Contortionists usually start practicing from a very early age. In Mongolia the minimum acceptable age is 5, as they believe contortion can cause bone deformities in younger children. Some sports, rhythmic gymnastics for example, demand extreme flexibility but not the hand balancing skills or performance skills of a contortionist.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of contortion in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of contortion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=contortion
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Contortion
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=contortion
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contortion
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contortion
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=contortion