warp

verb
UK: /wɔːp/
US: /wɔːrp/

  1. To bend or twist out of shape, often due to heat or moisture.

    1. The wooden floor started to warp after the flood.
    2. Extreme heat can warp the metal components of the engine over time.

  2. To distort or change something, often in a negative or unexpected way.

    1. The story warped his view.
    2. The media can warp public perception of certain issues.

  3. In weaving, to arrange the threads lengthwise on a loom.

    1. She had to warp the loom before starting to weave the fabric.
    2. The weaver carefully warped the threads to ensure a smooth weaving process.

Synonyms

deform distort bias bend twist
warp noun

  1. A twist or bend in something that was originally straight or flat.

    1. The table has a warp.
    2. I noticed a slight warp in the old wooden door frame.

  2. In weaving, the set of lengthwise threads that are held in tension on a loom.

    1. The warp is made of cotton.
    2. The strength of the fabric depends on the quality of the warp.

  3. A distortion or deviation from what is considered normal or correct.

    1. There is a warp in his judgement.
    2. His perception of reality suffered a significant warp during the crisis.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "warp" in English means: To bend or twist out of shape, often due to heat or moisture., To distort or change something, often in a negative or unexpected way., In weaving, to arrange the threads lengthwise on a loom..

The phonetic transcription of "warp" is /wɔːp/ in British English and /wɔːrp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "warp": deform, distort, bias, bend, twist.

Example usage of "warp": "The wooden floor started to warp after the flood.". More examples on the page.