[noun] [C]A contortionist is someone who can twist their body into shapes and positions that ordinary people cannot.You used to be able to see contortionists at the circus or in travelling shows.Also, contortionist means someone who can escape from complicated or difficult situations without getting into trouble.She must be a contortionist to have avoided getting any blame for the mess she caused.
CONTORTIONIST
Meaning of CONTORTIONIST in English
Cambridge English vocab. Кембриджский английский словарь. 2012