warping
/ˈwɔrpɪŋ/
noun
- The process of becoming bent or twisted out of shape, especially by heat or moisture.
- The warping of the wooden door made it impossible to close properly.
- Engineers tested the material for warping under extreme temperatures.
- Humidity caused the warping of the old photograph.
- The process of arranging warp threads on a loom for weaving.
- Warping the loom is the first step in creating a woven fabric.
- She spent the morning on the warping of the threads for the blanket.
- The manual on weaving includes a chapter on warping techniques.
- A distortion or deviation from the normal, especially in thought or behavior.
- The warping of public opinion can happen through misinformation.
- The warping of his judgment was caused by years of isolation.
- There was a subtle warping of the story as it was retold many times.
Synonyms
adjective
- Causing something to bend or twist out of shape.
- A warping force was applied to the metal to test its strength.
- The warping heat of the desert cracked the clay pots.
- The warping effect of the sun faded the paint on the sign.