contortive

American

[kuhn-tawr-tiv] / kənˈtɔr tɪv /

adjective

characterized by, tending toward, or causing contortions or twisting.

contortive movements; contortive pain; contortive alleyways.

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Etymology

Origin of contortive

First recorded in 1855–60; contort + -ive

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The rest of the movie deals with the contortive lengths Cosby and Poitier go to to retrieve Poitier's wallet, which contains, as it turns out, a winning raffle ticket.

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