contortion

noun

Definition of contortionnext
as in deformation
the twisting of something out of its natural or normal shape or condition the comedian is renowned for his seemingly endless variety of facial contortions

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  1. deformation
  2. distortion
  3. deformity
Noun
  • Those tools can’t, for instance, always account for conditions like tire deformation.
    Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 24 Oct. 2024
  • The higher-ranking Maya used different techniques to shape their children’s skulls, creating an oblique deformation, which made their heads look longer than the average Maya’s.
    Martin Broen, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of deformation
Noun
  • According to the tech brand, the bendy prototype can be safely stretched 10,000 times, even when exposed to extreme temperatures, without any distortion to its display.
    Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
  • These distortions mean new housing costs more and takes longer to build, that means less supply, and in a market like Seattle, higher and higher prices.
    Roger Valdez, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of distortion
Noun
  • Or where using human labor means repetitive stress, deformity and injury, such as in many industrial tasks.
    Amir Husain, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Without proper management, arthritis can lead to deformities in the joints, making the condition progressively worse.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of deformity
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