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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
An acrobatic display involving the dramatic bending and flexing of the human body..
On days at Shea Stadium last season when he did not pitch, Mike Pelfrey retreated to the clubhouse to show off his hidden talent: contortionism.
Because most stretching exercises involve no amazing feat of contortionism, they can be performed by anyone […]
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Contortionism means An acrobatic display involving the dramatic bending and flexing of the human body..
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On days at Shea Stadium last season when he did not pitch, Mike Pelfrey retreated to the clubhouse to show off his hidden talent: contortionism.
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