contorsione — meaning in English

English meaning

• sprain verb To injure a joint or ligament by twisting it too far without dislocating it.
• twist verb To turn or bend something, often forcefully, so it becomes distorted or wound.
• wriggle verb To twist and turn the body with quick, small movements; to squirm.

Senses

contorsione is used for these senses in English:

• sprain The act or result of spraining; lameness caused by spraining
• twist A twisting force.
• twist A sprain, especially to the ankle.
• wriggle A wriggling movement.

sprain — full definition

1. verb To injure a joint or ligament by twisting it too far without dislocating it.
2. noun The injury caused by twisting a joint or ligament this way.

twist — full definition

1. verb To turn or bend something, often forcefully, so it becomes distorted or wound.
2. verb To distort the meaning of something said or written.
3. noun An unexpected turn or development in a story or situation.

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