torcedura

Definitions of torcedura
  1. noun
    the act of rotating rapidly
    synonyms: giro, revolera, torsión, vuelta
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    pirueta
    (ballet) a rapid spin of the body (especially on the toes as in ballet)
    type of:
    rotación
    the act of rotating as if on an axis
  2. noun
    a jerky pulling movement
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    type of:
    movimiento
    a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
  3. noun
    a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
    synonyms: tirón
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    types:
    dislocación, distorsión, esguince
    a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments
    type of:
    daño, traumatismo
    any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
  4. noun
    a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments
    synonyms: dislocación, distorsión, esguince
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    type of:
    tirón
    a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
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