contortion
US /kənˈtɔːr.ʃən/
UK /kənˈtɔːr.ʃən/

1.
contorsione, torsione, distorsione
a twisted or bent condition or state
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The dancer's body was capable of incredible contortions.
Il corpo della ballerina era capace di incredibili contorsioni.
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His face was a mask of contortion as he struggled with the pain.
Il suo viso era una maschera di contorsione mentre lottava con il dolore.