warps; warped; warping
1
: to twist or bend (something) into a different shape
The wood was warped by moisture.
The heat caused the wood to warp.
2
disapproving
: to cause (a person's opinions, thoughts, etc.) to be changed in a way that is wrong or unnatural
He held prejudices that warped his judgment.
plural warps
1
: a twist or curve in something that is usually flat or straight
There's a warp in the floorboards.
2
technical
: the threads that run up and down on a loom or in a woven fabric
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“Warp.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/warp. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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