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 torsion torsion /ˈtɔrʃən/

noun

  1. A twisting force  ( torque , torsion )
    a twisting force
  2. A tortuous and twisted shape or position  ( crookedness , torsion , tortuosity , contortion , tortuousness )
    a tortuous and twisted shape or position
     They built a tree house in the tortuosities of its boughs
    they built a tree house in the tortuosities of its boughs
     The acrobat performed incredible contortions
    the acrobat performed incredible contortions