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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
Noun
a performer who contorts his or her body to entertain others
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 m/f
contortionist [kənˈtɔːʃənɪst] n → contorsionniste m/f
contortionist [kənˈtɔːʃənɪst] contort n → Schlangenmensch m
contortionist [kənˈtɔːʃənɪst] n → contorsionista m/f


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