deforming
dɪˈfɔrm.ɪŋ
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Definition of deforming - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
transformationTECH.causing a change in shapeTECH.
  • The deforming pressure altered the metal's structure.
distorting warping
2.
beautyRarecausing a loss of beautyRare
  • The disease had a deforming effect on her appearance.
blemishing disfiguring
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Origin of deforming

Latin, de (down) + formare (to form)

Terms with deforming included in their meaning

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structural changes
result of deforming
tools
tool for connecting wires by deforming them
crafting
tool for fastening materials by deforming them
electricity
device for joining metal pieces by deforming them
technology
mechanical test where a material sample is stretched until deforming or breaking
work hardening
increasing metal strength by deforming it cold
metalworking
process of deforming metal at room temperature to change its thickness
movement
act of twisting or deforming something

Examples of deforming in a sentence

  • Deforming stress caused the plastic to warp.
  • The injury left a deforming scar on his face.
  • Her deforming condition made her self-conscious.

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  1. French:déformant, altérant, ...
  2. German:verformend, entstellend, ...
  3. Italian:deformante, deturpante, ...
  4. Spanish:deformante, desfigurante, ...
  5. Portuguese:deformador, ...
  6. Chinese:改变形状的, 使变丑的, ...
  7. Japanese:変形させる, 醜くする, ...
  8. Arabic:مُشَوِّه, مُفْسِد لِلْجَمال, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְעַוֵּת, מְעוּוָת, ...
  10. Russian:деформирующий, уродующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:деформуючий, спотворюючий, ...
  12. Hindi:विकृत करने वाला, बदसूरत, ...
deform
dɪˈfɔrm

Definition of deform - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
transformationtr.change the shape of something making it irregulartr.
  • The heat deformed the plastic bottle.
distort misshape warp
2.
appearanceintr.become changed in shape or misshapenintr.
  • The clay deformed as it dried.
3.
changetr.mar the character or quality of somethingtr.
  • The scandal deformed the company's reputation.
corrupt distort warp
4.
physicstr.alter the shape by applying force or stresstr.
  • The metal rod deformed under pressure.
distort twist warp
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Origin of deform

Latin, de (down) + formare (to form)

Examples of deform in a sentence

  • Water can deform the cardboard if it gets wet.
  • The plastic bottle deformed in the intense heat.
  • Over time, the metal deformed under the machine's weight.
  • The harsh criticism deformed his self-esteem.
  • Years of neglect deformed the once beautiful garden.
  • The plastic began to deform when exposed to heat.

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  1. French:déformer, se déformer, ...
  2. German:verformen, sich verformen, ...
  3. Italian:deformare, deformarsi, ...
  4. Spanish:deformar, deformarse, ...
  5. Portuguese:deformar, deformar-se, ...
  6. Chinese:变形, 走样, ...
  7. Japanese:変形する, ゆがむ, ...
  8. Arabic:شَوَّهَ, تَشَوَّهَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְעַוֵּת, לְהִתְעַוֵּת, ...
  10. Russian:деформировать, деформироваться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:деформувати, деформуватися, ...
  12. Hindi:विकृत करना, विकृत होना, ...

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