Pronunciation: /wɔːrp/
noun a twist or distortion in the shape or form of something
A1 The fabric had a warp in it, making it difficult to sew straight.
A2 The spaceship traveled through a warp in space-time, arriving at its destination instantly.
B1 The artist used a special technique to create a warp effect in the painting.
B2 The company's unethical practices caused a warp in the industry standards.
C1 The scientist studied the warp in the fabric of the universe, trying to understand its implications.
C2 The politician's actions created a warp in the social fabric of the country, leading to widespread unrest.
verb to become twisted or distorted
A1 The heat caused the plastic to warp.
A2 The artist used a special technique to warp the fabric into interesting shapes.
B1 The intense pressure of the water can warp the metal over time.
B2 The distortion in the image was caused by the camera lens warping the light.
C1 The company's unethical practices have warped their reputation in the industry.
C2 Years of exposure to the toxic chemicals had warped his perception of reality.
formal The fabric's warp and weft are carefully woven together to create a strong textile.
informal I think my GPS is starting to warp, it keeps giving me the wrong directions.
slang He's always warping reality to make himself look better.
figurative The trauma of the accident seemed to warp her perception of the world.
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