contortionist
Other forms: contortionists
A contortionist is an extremely flexible performer who can bend her body into interesting and odd positions. If you go to the circus, you may get to see contortionists.
Contortionists are acrobats who specialize in bending and twisting in dramatic ways. It's an art that requires years of training, for strength and flexibility, and includes moves such as backbends, front bends, and splits. In some countries, including Mongolia, being a contortionist is a highly admired form of artistic expression. The word contortionist comes from the verb contort, which has a Latin root, contorquere, "to whirl or twist together," from torquere, "to twist."
-
an acrobat able to twist into unusual positionstype of:acrobatan athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
- MLA
- APA
- Chicago
Vocabulary lists containing contortionist
Turn your attention to these words derived from the Latin root tor, meaning "to twist and turn" and "to distort."
In the fourth book of the Heroes of Olympus series, the Doors of Death must be found and closed. Rick Riordan uses these words to describe the demigods' adventures in the Underworld.
Five cousins from an unconventional family try to reestablish ties while uncovering family secrets.