1. plural of contortionist; performers who twist and bend their bodies into unusual or extreme positions
Usage: countable noun; typically used in entertainment or circus contexts
2. people who twist facts, logic, or arguments to suit their purposes; those who distort meaning
Usage: figurative use; often used critically

Examples

• The circus featured amazing contortionists who could fold their bodies in half.
• The contortionists performed a breathtaking routine that left the audience amazed.
• Political contortionists tried to reinterpret the law to fit their agenda.
• The acrobatic contortionists trained for years to master their craft.
• Some contortionists can squeeze through impossibly small spaces.
• The contortionists twisted the facts to support their argument.