ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Contortionism

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Contortionism is a noun meaning An acrobatic display involving the dramatic bending and flexing of the human body.

Meaning

An acrobatic display involving the dramatic bending and flexing of the human body.

Example Sentences

Because most stretching exercises involve no amazing feat of contortionism, they can be performed by anyone […]
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.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include contortion, circumflexion, curvation, crook, crooking, arcuation.

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