Contortion and Screw

Contortion

Contortion noun - The twisting of something out of its natural or normal shape or condition.
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Synonyms for Contortion

Screw and contortion are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Screw" instead a noun "Contortion".

Nearby Words: contort, contorted, contortionist, contorting

Screw

Screw noun - A simple machine of the inclined-plane type consisting of a spirally threaded cylindrical rod that engages with a similarly threaded hole.

Contortion and screw are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contortion" instead a noun "Screw".

Nearby Words: screwy, screwball, screwed, screwing
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