colopexia

/kɒləʊˈksɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term referring to a twisting or turning movement, especially of the body or limbs.

“The choreographer’s use of colopexia in the dance piece added a unique, fluid quality to the performance.”

Synonyms

  • torsion
  • twist

Antonyms

  • extension
  • straightening