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Dictionary definition and meaning for distention

DISTENTION

  • (noun) the act of expanding by pressure from within

    synonyms : distension
  • (noun) the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions

    synonyms : dilatation , distension

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  • (Tag: english) focus on tent in the word.. when the wind blows into the tent,it expands or appears swollen.. out of shape appearance

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