Synonyms: deformation, contortion
Definition: the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself)
Similar words: change of shape
Definition: an action that changes the shape of something
Synonyms: torsion, tortuosity, tortuousness, contortion, crookedness
Definition: a tortuous and twisted shape or position
Usage: they built a tree house in the tortuosities of its boughs; the acrobat performed incredible contortions
Similar words: distorted shape, distortion
Definition: a shape resulting from distortion