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# contortion

noun (contortions)

«contortion» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

A twisting or bending of the body or face into an odd, twisted shape.

### In the lessons

in tales, a creature or person twists in pain or in a strange dance: the fish made dreadful contortions.

### Examples

- The acrobat made amazing contortions with her body.
- His face twisted into a contortion of pain.
- The dancer's contortions made us laugh.

### Note

nothing for maths.