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to warp
01
to bend or change shape, often due to pressure or exposure to heat
Intransitive
Example
The plastic material started to warp when exposed to the intense heat of the sun.
The wooden door began to warp after prolonged exposure to humidity.
02
to cause something to bend or change shape, typically due to pressure or exposure to heat
Transitive: to warp sth
Example
The intense heat from the fire warped the wooden door, causing it to twist and lose its original shape.
The heavy books stacked on the shelf over time warped the thin board, making it curve.
Warp
01
yarn arranged lengthways on a loom and crossed by the woof
02
a moral or mental distortion
03
a shape distorted by twisting or folding
04
a twist or aberration; especially a perverse or abnormal way of judging or acting
