English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

contortionist in Dutch

contortionist in Dutch is slangenmens, contorsionist, contorsioniste — contortionist means a performer who can bend and twist their body into extreme positions.

contortionist in Dutch

slangenmens
noun
An acrobat who is capable of twisting their body into unusual positions.
contorsionist
noun
An acrobat who is capable of twisting their body into unusual positions.
contorsioniste
noun
An acrobat who is capable of twisting their body into unusual positions.

What does "contortionist" mean?

  1. noun A performer who can bend and twist their body into extreme positions.
    "The circus contortionist folded herself into a small glass box."
  2. noun Someone who twists the meaning of words or arguments to suit themselves.
    "The lawyer was a verbal contortionist, spinning every fact in his client's favor."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Dutch.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Dutch meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Dutch

contortionist in a sentence

  • The circus contortionist folded herself into a small glass box.
  • He trained for years to become a professional contortionist.
  • The lawyer was a verbal contortionist, spinning every fact in his client's favor.

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "contortionist" in Dutch?

"contortionist" in Dutch is slangenmens, contorsionist, contorsioniste. contortionist means: A performer who can bend and twist their body into extreme positions.

How do you use "contortionist" in a sentence?

Example: "The circus contortionist folded herself into a small glass box." In Dutch, "contortionist" is slangenmens, contorsionist, contorsioniste.

Are there other ways to say "contortionist" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "contortionist": slangenmens, contorsionist, contorsioniste.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.