Definition of contortion

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • contortion is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • contortion is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • contortion is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of contortion


  • a tortuous and twisted shape or position (noun)

    Examples

    1. the acrobat performed incredible contortions

    Synonyms

    1. crookedness
    2. torsion
    3. tortuosity
    4. tortuousness
  • the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. deformation

See definition of contortion in Merriam Webster