contortionist

noun

con·tor·tion·ist | \kən-ˈtȯr-sh(ə-)nist

Definition of contortionist

: one who contorts specifically : an acrobat able to twist the body into unusual postures

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Luzia’’ — often exceed the seeming limits of human possibility (including a genuinely cringe-inducing performance by a contortionist). — Don Aucoin, BostonGlobe.com, "A Cirque du Soleil show that’s as interested in ‘Ahh’ as ‘Wow’," 29 June 2018 Most are in an inconvenient location with a black faceplate that is near impossible to find without being a contortionist in a cramped seat. — latimes.com, "Letters: Here's an easy way to make a San Diego bike trip even easier," 1 July 2018 The event draws more than 150 different breweries together, alongside entertainers including contortionists, sword swallowers, jugglers, stilt walkers, and more, all entertaining on one main stage. — Grace Dickinson, Philly.com, "Justin Timberlake, Philadelphia Burger Brawl, 11th Wanamaker Court Organ Day, and other events happening in Philadelphia, June 1-7," 31 May 2018 Thus sets in motion a series of dance performances from ballet to contortionist backed by different pieces of music including opera and spoken word. — Trevor Fraser, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Review: Luna - Fringe 2018," 14 May 2018 See Caribbean dancers, contortionists, acrobats, a hire-wire act, teeterboard, a giant wheel, Russian bar, elephants, motorcycles, and a mixed animal act featuring zebras and camels under the big top at Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway. — Jennifer Jhon, South Florida Parenting, "Egg hunts bring sweet fun to South Florida families this weekend," 22 Mar. 2018 See Caribbean dancers, contortionists, acrobats, a hire-wire act, teeterboard, a giant wheel, Russian bar, elephants, motorcycles, and a mixed animal act featuring zebras and camels under the big top at Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway. — Jennifer Jhon, South Florida Parenting, "Egg hunts bring sweet fun to South Florida families this weekend," 22 Mar. 2018 The Plaza Bar at the posh resort transforms into a creepy carnival, with funhouse mirrors, carnival barkers, fire breathers and contortionists. — Kellie Hwang, azcentral, "18 adults-only Halloween parties across Phoenix that will tingle your spine," 25 Oct. 2017 Among the clowns and contortionists will be Nik Wallenda and the Fabulous Wallendas, whose famous seven-person pyramid on the high wire has been a show-stopper on the Big Apple tour. — Robert Steiner, BostonGlobe.com, "Nik Wallenda walks the line with Big Apple Circus," 3 Apr. 2018

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