contortionist
[ kuh n-tawr-shuh-nist ]
/ kənˈtɔr ʃə nɪst /
noun
a person who performs gymnastic feats involving contorted postures.
a person who practices contortion: a verbal contortionist.
Words nearby contortionist
conto, contoid, contort, contorted, contortion, contortionist, contortive, contour, contour curtain, contour feather, contour integration
Origin of contortionist
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contortionist
/ (kənˈtɔːʃənɪst) /
noun
a performer who contorts his body for the entertainment of others
a person who twists or warps meaning or thoughtsa verbal contortionist
Derived forms of contortionist
contortionistic, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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