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.

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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