noun
contortion
kun-TOR-shun/kənˈtɔːrʃn/
A twisted or distorted shape.
The tree trunk forms an extraordinary contortion.
Etymology
A contorted state or form became any twisted position or distorted shape.
More examples
- The roots grew into curious contortions.
- A contortion in the metal made the door stick.
Forms
contortion · contortions
Similar words
- twist
- Names a turn or spiral in a shape.
- distortion
- Emphasizes departure from an ordinary or correct shape.