Definition of warp - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
deformtr. twist something out of shapetr.
- The heat can warp the wooden door.
2.
deformintr. become twisted out of shapeintr.
- The plastic bottle warped in the sun.
3.
biastr. cause to become biased or distorted in a mental sensetr.
- His judgment was warped by his hatred.
4.
science fictionintr. TECH. US travel across a medium without passing through itintr. TECH. US
- The spaceship warped to another galaxy.
5.
perverttr. turn something from a proper coursetr.
- His experiences warped his sense of justice.
6.
weavingtr. TECH. arrange threads lengthwise in weavingtr. TECH.
- She warped the loom with colorful threads.
7.
maritimetr. Dated move a vessel by hauling on a linetr. Dated
- They warped the ship into the narrow dock.
Noun
1.
distortionstate of being twisted out of shape
- The wooden plank had a noticeable warp.
2.
weavingTECH. threads running lengthwise in a fabricTECH.
- The warp was ready for the weft to be added.
3.
science fictionTECH. theoretical concept for time or space travelTECH.
- They traveled through a warp to another galaxy.
4.
maritimeDated line used for mooring a shipDated
- The sailors secured the ship with a warp.
Images of warp
state of being twisted out of shape 
line used for mooring a ship
Expressions with warp
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any very fast speed
The project moved forward at warp speed.
hypothetical time distortion moving events between periods
The story involves a time warp to the future.
hypothetical propulsion system in science fiction for faster-than-light travel
The spaceship activated its warp drive to escape the enemy fleet.
yarn forming the lengthwise threads held under tension on a loom
The warp yarn must be strong to withstand the loom tension.
loom with horizontal warp threads for tapestry weaving
The artisan used a low-warp-loom to create the intricate tapestry.
large cylinder in a loom on which warp yarns are wound
The warp beam was loaded with yarn for the new textile project.
Origin of warp
Old English, weorpan (to throw)
Terms with warp included in their meaning
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textile
basic weave with alternating weft and warp threads
belief warp
environment where reality is perceived differently
textiles
diagonal line between warp and weft in fabric
textiles
area between warp yarns in weaving
weaving tool
string for lifting warp threads in loom
weaving
weave fabric on a frame that holds warp threads taut
textiles
machine applying size to warp yarns
weaving
the unwoven ends of warp threads on a loom
clothing material
light plain-weave cloth with colored warp, white weft, for casual wear
textiles
rug with cotton warp and wool filling
weaving
set of wires in a loom guiding warp threads
textiles
component in a loom's harness for warp threads
cloth craft
prepare a loom by passing warp yarns through heddle eyelets
loom spacer
weaving tool to keep warp width
weaving
number of warp ends per inch in cloth
textile weaving
crosswise threads on a loom over and under the warp
textiles
the art of preparing warp for weaving
craft
loom with horizontal warp threads for tapestry weaving
weaving
large cylinder in a loom on which warp yarns are wound
Examples of warp in a sentence
Improper storage might warp the vinyl records. The wooden shelf may warp in humid weather. After the flood, several floorboards had warped. Her views were warped by misinformation. The traumatic experience warped his perception of reality. They managed to warp to the distant star system.
The crew prepared to warp through the nebula. The media can warp public perception. His words were meant to warp the truth. The artisan warped the fabric with precision. To start weaving, you must first warp the threads. They had to warp the boat to the pier. The crew warped the vessel using ropes. The warp in the metal made it unusable. She noticed a warp in the mirror's reflection. The warp threads were tightly stretched on the loom. She examined the warp for any broken threads. The ship vanished into a warp in space. Scientists debated the possibility of creating a warp. The crew tightened the warp to dock the vessel securely. A strong warp is essential for safe mooring.
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- French:déformer, déformation, ...
- German:verziehen, Verzerrung, ...
- Italian:deformare, deformazione, ...
- Spanish:deformar, deformación, ...
- Portuguese:empenar, distorção, ...
- Chinese:变形, 经纱, ...
- Japanese:歪める, 反り, ...
- Arabic:تَشَوَّه, اعوجاج, ...
- Hebrew:לְעַוֵּת, עִקּוּם, ...
- Russian:деформировать, деформация, ...
- Ukrainian:викривляти, викривлення, ...
- Hindi:टेढ़ा करना, विकृति, ...
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