DISTORTION

n.

4 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

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.
n.

A wresting from the true meaning. Bp. Wren.

3.
n.

The state of being distorted, or twisted out of shape or out of true position; crookedness; perversion.

4.
n.

An unnatural deviation of shape or position of any part of the body producing visible deformity.


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