tortus — meaning in English

English meaning

• crooked adj Bent or twisted rather than straight.
• twisted adj Bent, wound, or contorted out of its natural shape.
• winding adj Curving and twisting repeatedly, rather than running straight.

Senses

tortus is used for these senses in English:

• crooked Not straight; having one or more bends or angles.
• twisted contorted
• winding Sinuous, turning, or twisting in form.

crooked — full definition

1. adj Bent or twisted rather than straight.
2. adj Dishonest or corrupt.

twisted — full definition

1. adj Bent, wound, or contorted out of its natural shape.
2. adj Mentally or morally distorted; disturbing or perverse.

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