contort — to twist or bend something out of its normal shape
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to twist or bend something out of its normal shape
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈtɔrt/
Korean meaning: 비틀다, 일그러뜨리다, 왜곡하다
Korean pronunciation: 컨**토**트
Example Sentences
- My cat contorts into impossible positions when sleeping in cardboard boxes.
- The politician's attempt to contort the facts only made things worse.
- He contorted his face trying to reach the itch on his back without using his hands.
contort
VERB//kənˈtɔrt//
to twist or bend something out of its normal shape
a skilled contortionist bends her body backward in an impossible arch, twisting her spine and limbs into an unnatural pretzel-like position. Her arms wrap around her legs while her head appears between her ankles in a shocking display of flexibility. The extreme pose transforms her normal human silhouette into something completely unexpected and twisted. Her body curves and bends in ways that seem to defy the typical limits of the human form. Circus audience members gasp and point with wide eyes at the incredible twisted pose. Children in the crowd lean forward with amazement while adults shake their heads in disbelief. a body being twisted and bent completely out of its normal shape
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin contortus, meaning 'twisted together' or 'distorted.' The word combines the idea of twisting something with force until it becomes unnaturally bent or deformed.
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📝Examples
“My cat contorts into impossible positions when sleeping in cardboard boxes.”
“The politician's attempt to contort the facts only made things worse.”
“He contorted his face trying to reach the itch on his back without using his hands.”
“The yoga instructor could contort her spine in ways that defied human anatomy.”
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