warp (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /wɔːrp/
Definition
To become bent or twisted out of shape, often due to heat, moisture, or pressure.
Examples
The old wooden bench began to warp after years of exposure to the sun and rain.
If you overheat the plastic, it will warp and become unusable.
The extreme temperature changes caused the metal to warp.
How to Use warp
- warp and weft (collocation)
- The lengthwise (warp) and crosswise (weft) threads in a woven fabric. — "The intricate patterns of the rug were created by the careful interplay of warp and weft."
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