warp

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noun \ˈwȯrp\

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

warpage

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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

First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Textiles Terms

batt, bias, brocade, duck, flock, lawn, toile

warp

verb

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

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Examples 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.

14th Century

First Known Use of warp

14th century

Synonym Discussion of warp

deform, distort, contort, warp means to mar or spoil by or as if by twisting. deform may imply a change of shape through stress, injury, or accident of growth. a face deformed by hatred distort and contort both imply a wrenching from the natural or normal, but contort suggests a more involved twisting and a more grotesque and painful result. the odd camera angle distorts the figure disease had contorted her body warp indicates an uneven shrinking that bends or twists out of a flat plane. warped floorboards

WARP Defined for English Language Learners

warp

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Definition of warp for English Language Learners

: a twist or curve in something that is usually flat or straight
: the threads that run up and down on a loom or in a woven fabric

warp

verb

Definition of warp for English Language Learners

: to twist or bend (something) into a different shape
: to cause (a person's opinions, thoughts, etc.) to be changed in a way that is wrong or unnatural

WARP Defined for Kids

warp

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noun \ˈwȯrp\

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

warp

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verb

Definition of warp for Students

warped

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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.