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to deform
01
deformeren, vervormen
to change the shape of something out of its usual shape
Transitive: to deform sth
Example
Overloading a backpack with excessive weight may deform its frame and straps.
Improper handling during shipping can deform fragile items if not adequately protected.
Poor manufacturing processes can sometimes deform products, leading to quality issues.
02
deformeren, vervormen
to lose one's proper shape
Intransitive
Example
As the city has modernized, many historic buildings have deformed due to lack of maintenance.
Left out in the rain for too long, the cardboard boxes deteriorated and deformed.
Plastic left in the sun will deform.
03
deformeren, vervormen
to change the shape of something in an undesirable way
Transitive: to deform sth
Example
The intense heat from the fire deformed the metal girders, warping their shape.
Prolonged exposure to acid rain could deform the thin protective layers of some plants.
Stressful working conditions gradually deformed her posture over many decades on the job.
Voorbeeld
Overloading a backpack with excessive weight may deform its frame and straps.
Improper handling during shipping can deform fragile items if not adequately protected.
Poor manufacturing processes can sometimes deform products, leading to quality issues.
Heavy pressure on the metal sheet can deform it, resulting in a bent or twisted form.
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