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nouncontortionism (uncountable)
- uncountableSynonym of contortion.
Because most stretching exercises involve no amazing feat of contortionism, they can be performed by anyone […]
2014, Amber O'Connor, 105 Stretching Exercises for Women1 more example
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.
2009 April 3, Ben Shpigel, “The Mets’ Players Are Eager to Unwrap Ballpark’s Goodies”, in The New York Times, New York, N.Y.: The New York Times Company, →ISSN, →OCLCSynonyms: contortion
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nounSynonym of contortion.
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contortionism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/contortionism
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