warp — to become bent or twisted out of shape, typically as a result of heat or moisture
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become bent or twisted out of shape, typically as a result of heat or moisture
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɔrp/
Example Sentences
- My vinyl records warped after I left them in the car on a hot day.
- The mirror in the funhouse was designed to warp your reflection.
- Too much social media can warp teenagers' perception of reality.
warp
VERB[/wɔrp/]
to become bent or twisted out of shape, typically as a result of heat or moisture
The old wooden door began to warp after years of rain and sun.
Sharp harp notes warp in the heat
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Warp derives from Old English 'weorpan', originally meaning 'to throw' or 'cast'. Over time, the sense evolved metaphorically to describe objects deviating from their original shape or form, as if thrown out of alignment.
Breakdown
Old English 'weorpan' (to throw, cast) developed into Middle English 'warpen', eventually yielding the modern English 'warp' with the extended meaning of distortion or deviation from a straight course.
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📝Examples
“My vinyl records warped after I left them in the car on a hot day.”
“The mirror in the funhouse was designed to warp your reflection.”
“Too much social media can warp teenagers' perception of reality.”
“The spaceship entered warp speed and disappeared into another dimension.”
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