barrel distortion

noun

In graphic arts, the effect whereby an image bulges outwards at the sides.

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nounbarrel distortion (uncountable)
  1. uncountableartsIn graphic arts, the effect whereby an image bulges outwards at the sides.

    Synonyms: barreling

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nounIn graphic arts, the effect whereby an image bulges outwards at the sides.

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