warping

/ˈwɔrpɪŋ/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
adjective
  1. 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.
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