the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself)
a tortuous and twisted shape or position
"they built a tree house in the tortuosities of its boughs"
"the acrobat performed incredible contortions"
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contortion
There are few faces that can afford to smile. A smile is sometimes bewitching; in general vapid; often a contortion. [ Benjamin Disraeli ]
contortionin Scrabble®
The word contortion is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.
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contortionin Words With Friends™
The word contortion is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.
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