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tortuous

tor.tu.ous \'to.rch-(*-)w*s\ aj [ME, fr. MF tortueux, fr. L tortuosus, fr. 
   tortus twist, fr.]tortus, pp. of torque-re 1: marked by repeated twists, 
   bends, or turns : WINDING  2a: marked by devious or indirect tactics : 
   CROOKED, TRICKY  2b: CIRCUITOUS, INVOLVED  - tor.tu.ous.ly av