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contortionist

/kənˈtɔː.ʃən.ɪst/

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noun

C1formalcommon/kənˈtɔː.ʃən.ɪst/

A performer, especially an acrobat, who is skilled at twisting their body into unusual or unnatural positions.

ruИсполнитель, особенно акробат, который умеет скручивать своё тело в необычные или неестественные позы.esIntérprete, especialmente un acróbata, que es capaz de doblar o torcer su cuerpo en posturas inusuales o antinaturales.frArtiste, notamment un acrobate, capable de tordre son corps dans des poses inhabituelles ou contre nature.deArtist, insbesondere Akrobat, der seinen Körper in ungewöhnliche oder unnatürliche Positionen verdrehen kann.ptArtista, geralmente acrobata, que consegue torcer e contorcer o corpo em posições incomuns ou antinaturais. Também pode designar quem distorce ideias, palavras ou fatos de forma forçada.zh擅长将身体扭曲成不自然或异常姿势的表演者,尤指柔术演员或杂技演员。arفنان أداء، وخاصة الأكروبات، قادر على ثني جسمه وليّه في أوضاع غريبة أو غير طبيعية.

  1. Flexible performer B2 formal

    An acrobat or performer who can twist their body into unusual and extreme positions.

    • The contortionist amazed the audience by bending backward and touching her head with her feet.
    • He trained for years to become a professional contortionist.
    • At the circus, the contortionist twisted her body into a tiny box.

    ruГибкий артистesContorsionistafrContorsionnistedeSchlangenmenschptContorcionistazh柔术演员arبهلوان مرن

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  • contortionist's possessive singular form