torsel

Meanings

• verb

  A twisting or bending of a body or limb, especially at the waist.

  - "The acrobat skillfully torseled herself into a pretzel shape."
  - "After the torsel, she performed a handstand."

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Variants

List of all variants of torsel that leads to same result
tassel , tassels , tiercel , torsel

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'torquere' meaning 'to twist' or 'to turn'.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the most pretzels eaten in one minute is held by Tim 'Maverick' Janus, who consumed 317 in 60 seconds.

2. The word 'pretzel' originated in Europe during the Middle Ages and was originally shaped as a symbol of the Christian cross.

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Related Concepts

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1. contortionist: A person who performs feats of physical flexibility and agility, often involving the twisting and bending of the body.

2. pretzel: A baked pastry product, shaped into a twisted form.

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Culture

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In literature, 'torsel' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a dramatic twist or turn of events.

How to Memorize "torsel"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the motion of twisting or bending a body or limb, especially at the waist.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'torsel' with the action of twisting or bending.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Latin origin of the word: 'torquere' meaning 'to twist' or 'to turn'.

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