Contort (Verb)
Meaning
Twist and press out of shape.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Her body began to contort in every direction as she hula-hooped to the music at the festival.
- In an attempt to squeeze through the narrow opening, he had to contort his large frame.
- Metal objects lost their original shape when exposed to extreme heat, which began to contort beyond recognition.
- As she slipped on the icy floor, her ankle would contort in an unnatural position causing immense pain.
- She had to contort her fingers into a peculiar shape to play the intricate chord on the guitar.