distortion distortion /dɪˈstɔrʃən/

noun

1. () A change for the worse  ( distortion , deformation )
   a change for the worse
     The intense pressure caused deformation in the metal structure.
   The intense pressure caused deformation in the metal structure.
   
2. () An optical phenomenon resulting from the failure of a lens or mirror to produce a good image  ( aberration , optical aberration , distortion )
   an optical phenomenon resulting from the failure of a lens or mirror to produce a good image
   
   
3. () A shape resulting from distortion  ( distorted shape , distortion )
   a shape resulting from distortion
     The funhouse mirrors created a playful distortion, making people's reflections appear stretched or squished.
   The funhouse mirrors created a playful distortion, making people's reflections appear stretched or squished.
   
4. The mistake of misrepresenting the facts  ( distortion )
   the mistake of misrepresenting the facts
   
5. The act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean  ( distortion , overrefinement , straining , torture , twisting )
   the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
   
6. A change (usually undesired) in the waveform of an acoustic or analog electrical signal; the difference between two measurements of a signal (as between the input and output signal)  ( distortion )
   a change (usually undesired) in the waveform of an acoustic or analog electrical signal; the difference between two measurements of a signal (as between the input and output signal)
    Heavy metal guitar players use vacuum tube amplifiers to produce extreme distortion
   heavy metal guitar players use vacuum tube amplifiers to produce extreme distortion
   

 hanky hanky /ˈhæŋki/

noun

1. A square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes, nose or as a costume accessory  ( hankey [Non-standard] , hankie , hanky , handkerchief , fogle [Archaic] )
   a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes, nose or as a costume accessory
    He carried a handkerchief in his pocket for emergencies
   He carried a handkerchief in his pocket for emergencies
   
   

 asthma asthma /ˈæzmə/

noun

1. Respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin  ( asthma , asthma attack , bronchial asthma )
   respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin
    My son has asthma and needs to carry an inhaler with him at all times
   My son has asthma and needs to carry an inhaler with him at all times
   
   

 pouch pouch /ˈpaʊtʃ/

noun

1. () A small or medium size container for holding or carrying things  ( pouch )
   a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things
    He kept his coins in a small leather pouch.
   He kept his coins in a small leather pouch.
   
   
2. (anatomy) saclike structure in any of various animals (as a marsupial, gopher or pelican)  ( pocket , pouch )
   (anatomy) saclike structure in any of various animals (as a marsupial, gopher or pelican)
    The kangaroo's joey snuggled comfortably in its mother's pouch
   The kangaroo's joey snuggled comfortably in its mother's pouch
   
3. An enclosed space  ( pouch , sac , sack , pocket )
   an enclosed space
    The trapped miners found a pocket of air
   the trapped miners found a pocket of air
   

verb

1. Swell or protrude outwards  ( pouch , protrude , bulge )
   swell or protrude outwards
    His stomach bulged after the huge meal
   His stomach bulged after the huge meal
   
2. Send by special mail that goes through diplomatic channels  ( pouch )
   send by special mail that goes through diplomatic channels
   
3. Put into a small bag  ( pouch )
   put into a small bag