DISTORTION

distortion. Distortion, n. a grimace, turn, misrepresentation

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Dis‐tor″tion (?), n. [[L. distortio: cf. F. distortion.]] 1. 1. The act of distorting, or twisting out of natural or regular shape; a twisting or writhing motion; as, the distortions of the face or body.
2. 2. A wresting from the true meaning. Bp. Wren.
3. 3. The state of being distorted, or twisted out of shape or out of true position; crookedness; perversion.
4. 4. (Med.) An unnatural deviation of shape or position of any part of the body producing visible deformity.