Definition of warp
1a : a series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weftb : foundation, base the warp of the economic structure is agriculture — Amer. Guide Series: N.C.
2 : a rope for warping or mooring a ship or boat
3 [2warp] a : a twist or curve that has developed in something originally flat or straight a warp in a door panelb : a mental aberration
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Examples of warp in a Sentence
There's a warp in the floorboards.
an unshakable belief in the essential goodness of humankind is the warp of his philosophy
Origin and Etymology of warp
Middle English, from Old English wearp; akin to Old High German warf warp, Old English weorpan to throw, Old Norse verpa
warp
Definition of warp
transitive verb
1 : to arrange (yarns) so as to form a warp
2a : to turn or twist out of or as if out of shape; especially : to twist or bend out of a planeb : to cause to judge, choose, or act wrongly or abnormally : pervertc : distort intellect and learning … warped by prejudices — Irving Wallace warps space and timed : to deflect from a course
3 : to move (something, such as a ship) by hauling on a line attached to a fixed object
intransitive verb
1 : to become warped
2 : to move a ship by warping
warper
nounExamples of warp in a Sentence
The wood was warped by moisture.
The heat caused the wood to warp.
He held prejudices that warped his judgment.
First Known Use of warp
14th century
Synonym Discussion of warp
WARP Defined for English Language Learners
warp
playDefinition of warp for English Language Learners
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: a twist or curve in something that is usually flat or straight
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: the threads that run up and down on a loom or in a woven fabric
warp
Definition of warp for English Language Learners
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: to twist or bend (something) into a different shape
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: to cause (a person's opinions, thoughts, etc.) to be changed in a way that is wrong or unnatural
WARP Defined for Kids
Definition of warp for Students
1 : the threads that go lengthwise in a loom and are crossed by the woof
2 : a twist or curve that has developed in something once flat or straight
Definition of warp for Students
warped
;warping
1 : to curve or twist out of shape Dampness caused the book to warp.
2 : to cause to judge, choose, or act wrongly Their thinking is warped by greed.
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