Meaning of the word contortion in English

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contortion

US /kənˈtɔːr.ʃən/
UK /kənˈtɔː.ʃən/
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Noun

a twisted or bent condition or state

Example:
The dancer's body was capable of incredible contortions.
His face was a mask of contortion as he struggled with the pain.
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