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Writhen :: Writhen (a.) Having a twisted distorted from.

Tortive :: Tortive (a.) Twisted; wreathed.

Convolution :: Convolution (n.) An irregular, tortuous folding of an organ or part; as, the convolutions of the intestines; the cerebral convolutions. See Brain..

Bombolo :: Bombolo (n.) A thin spheroidal glass retort or flask, used in the sublimation of camphor..

Elodian :: Elodian (n.) One of a tribe of tortoises, including the terrapins, etc., in which the head and neck can be withdrawn..

Asquint :: Asquint (adv.) With the eye directed to one side; not in the straight line of vision; obliquely; awry, so as to see distortedly; as, to look asquint..

Retortion :: Retortion (v. t.) Act of retorting or throwing back; reflection or turning back.

Torture :: Torture (v. t.) To keep on the stretch, as a bow..

Synchronal :: Synchoresis (n.) A concession made for the purpose of retorting with greater force.

Harpy :: Harpy (n.) One who is rapacious or ravenous; an extortioner.

Polt :: Polt (a.) Distorted.

Tortrix :: Tortrix (n.) Any one of numerous species of small moths of the family Tortricidae, the larvae of which usually roll up the leaves of plants on which they live; -- also called leaf roller..

Chelonian :: Chelonian (a.) Of or pertaining to animals of the tortoise kind.

Celluloid :: Celluloid (n.) A substance composed essentially of gun cotton and camphor, and when pure resembling ivory in texture and color, but variously colored to imitate coral, tortoise shell, amber, malachite, etc. It is used in the manufacture of jewelry and many small articles, as combs, brushes, collars, and cuffs; -- originally called xylonite..

Distortion :: Distortion (n.) An unnatural deviation of shape or position of any part of the body producing visible deformity.

Tortured :: Tortured (imp. & p. p.) of Tortur.

Extort :: Extort (p. p. & a.) Extorted.

Wryneck :: Wryneck (n.) A twisted or distorted neck; a deformity in which the neck is drawn to one side by a rigid contraction of one of the muscles of the neck; torticollis.

Extortion :: Extortion (n.) The offense committed by an officer who corruptly claims and takes, as his fee, money, or other thing of value, that is not due, or more than is due, or before it is due..

Shave :: Shave (v. i.) To use a razor for removing the beard; to cut closely; hence, to be hard and severe in a bargain; to practice extortion; to cheat..

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