Torsion (Noun)
Meaning 1
A tortuous and twisted shape or position; "they built a tree house in the tortuosities of its boughs"; "the acrobat performed incredible contortions".
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- The gymnast's body was twisted into a state of extreme torsion as she landed the difficult dismount.
- The engineer studied the torsion of the metal rod, trying to determine the cause of its unusual curvature.
- The contortionist's act featured a series of impressive feats, including a pose that showcased her remarkable torsion.
- The tree's branches had grown into a state of torsion over the years, twisted and knotted in a way that seemed impossible.
- The artist's sculpture featured a series of interconnected shapes, each one twisted into a state of torsion that seemed to defy gravity.