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contortionist

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con·tor·tion·ist  (kn-tôrsh-nst)
n.
One who contorts, especially an acrobat capable of twisting into extraordinary positions.
con·tortion·istic adj.
contortionist [kənˈtɔːʃənɪst]
n
1. (Performing Arts / Theatre) a performer who contorts his body for the entertainment of others
2. a person who twists or warps meaning or thoughts a verbal contortionist
contortionistic  adj
contortionist
a person who performs gymnastic feats involving distorted postures. — contortionistic, adj.
See also: Athletics
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.contortionistcontortionist - an acrobat able to twist into unusual positions
acrobat - an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
Translations
contortionist [kənˈtɔːʃənɪst] N → contorsionista mf
contortionist [kənˈtɔːrʃənɪst] n → contorsionniste mf
contortionist
n → Schlangenmensch m
contortionist [kənˈtɔːʃənɪst] n → contorsionista m/f
contortionist [kənˈtɔːʃənɪst] n → contorsionista m/f


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Manuel Fonseca, the contortionist, exploded in the bar-room of the Hotel Annandale, after refusing to drink with Duckworth.
Michael, Brother of Jerry by London, Jack View in context
Less so, and probably far more extensive, were the operations of those mediaeval practitioners who made dwarfs and beggar-cripples, show-monsters,--some vestiges of whose art still remain in the preliminary manipulation of the young mountebank or contortionist.
The Island of Doctor Moreau by Wells, H.G. View in context
Then, advancing into the middle of the room with a bow, he produced from his pocket a big bill printed in blue and red, which announced that ZALADIN, the World's Greatest Conjurer, Contortionist, Ventriloquist and Human Kangaroo would be ready with an entirely new series of Tricks at the Empire Pavilion, Scarborough, on Monday next at eight o'clock precisely.
The Wisdom Of Father Brown by Chesterton, Gilbert K. View in context
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