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Meaning of contortionism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

An acrobatic display involving the dramatic bending and flexing of the human body.

Equivalents

Suomi notkeusakrobatia

Examples

“On days at Shea Stadium last season when he did not pitch, Mike Pelfrey retreated to the clubhouse to show off his hidden talent: contortionism.”

“Because most stretching exercises involve no amazing feat of contortionism, they can be performed by anyone […]”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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See also

Contortionist Contortions Contortive contortrostatin Contorts contos

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