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Definition of contortionist
: one who contorts; specifically : an acrobat able to twist the body into unusual postures
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Almost every act that followed was equally entertaining, from the couple performing together in an aerial act to the contortionist spiders to the scarabs on the trapeze.
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UniverSoul Circus Enter the big-top tent to watch the high-flying, urban-themed circus, with live animals, Chinese aerialists, contortionists and more.
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Connecticut Repertory Theatre has assembled a confident, contortionist cast to attempt this high-wire act of low-brow high jinks.
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The series finale Sept. 23 is the Great Midwestern Ballyhoo and Gala with musicians, contortionists and other performance artists under a big-top tent plus pop-up shopping, costume contests and a high tea.
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The Russian contortionist Aleksei Goloborodko was on stage, bending his body into a series of organ-clenching positions.
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The post says there will be classic American food, craft cocktails and live entertainment (cabaret, contortionists, DJ, more).
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This nod to the golden age of circus entertainment includes high-wire acts, ridiculously strong men, contortionists and so much more.
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The audience also will see a roller skating duo, bicycle tricksters, a contortionist and a dinosaur act, which DeMoustes said the youngsters love.
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First Known Use of contortionist
1844
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Definition of contortionist for English Language Learners
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: a performer who twists his or her body into unusual positions
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