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tortile

American  
[tawr-til] / ˈtɔr tɪl /

adjective

  1. twisted; coiled.

tortile British  
/ ˈtɔːtaɪl, tɔːˈtɪlɪtɪ /

adjective

  1. rare twisted or coiled

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Etymology

Origin of tortile

1650–60; < Latin tortilis , equivalent to tort ( us ) twisted ( see tort) + -ilis -ile

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Marilyn Monroe’s eye-catching gait is more tortile and wambling than ever.

From Time • Aug. 3, 2012

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