Meaning of contortionism | Babel Free

Definitions

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

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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 […]”

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