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warp

/woːp/ /wɔːp/ /wɔɹp/

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noun

Verzerrung, Krümmung

The state, quality, or condition of being twisted, physically or mentally:

Examples :

"The warp in his mood was evident; he seemed agitated and unhappy. "

Die Verzerrung in seiner Stimmung war offensichtlich; er wirkte aufgewühlt und unglücklich.

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noun

Verzerrung, Krümmung

Examples :

"The old window had a noticeable warp, making the view outside blurry. "

Das alte Fenster hatte eine deutliche Verzerrung, wodurch die Sicht nach draußen verschwommen war.

condition appearance

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noun

Kettfäden

The threads that run lengthwise in a woven fabric; crossed by the woof or weft.

Examples :

"The artisan carefully strung the warp on the loom, ensuring each thread was taut before beginning to weave. "

Der Kunsthandwerker spannte sorgfältig die Kettfäden auf den Webstuhl und stellte sicher, dass jeder Faden straff war, bevor er mit dem Weben begann.

material structure

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noun

Grundlage, Basis

The foundation, the basis, the undergirding.

Examples :

"The warp of her success at school was a strong foundation of good study habits. "

Die Grundlage ihres Erfolgs in der Schule war ein starkes Fundament guter Lerngewohnheiten.

structure system abstract part

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noun

Festmacher, Schlepptrosse

A line or cable or rode as is used in warping (mooring or hauling) a ship, and sometimes for other purposes such as deploying a seine or creating drag.

Examples :

"The fisherman used the strong warp to secure the boat to the dock. "

Der Fischer benutzte den starken Festmacher, um das Boot am Steg zu sichern.

nautical sailing

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noun

Verzerrung, Krümmung

A theoretical construct that permits travel across a medium without passing through it normally, such as a teleporter or time warp.

Examples :

"The new teleportation device promises a warp through space, allowing people to instantly travel to different schools. "

Das neue Teleportationsgerät verspricht eine Krümmung durch den Raum, die es Menschen ermöglicht, sofort zu verschiedenen Schulen zu reisen.

theory physics space technology science entertainment time

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noun

Zeitsprung, Verwerfung

A situation or place which is or seems to be from another era; a time warp.

Examples :

"The old antique store was a warp – everything looked like it belonged to a different century. "

Der alte Antiquitätenladen war ein Zeitsprung – alles sah so aus, als würde es aus einem anderen Jahrhundert stammen.

time space situation entertainment history

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noun

Schlamm, Ablagerung

The sediment which subsides from turbid water; the alluvial deposit of muddy water artificially introduced into low lands in order to enrich or fertilise them.

Examples :

"The farmer spread the warp across the fields to improve the soil's fertility. "

Der Bauer verteilte den Schlamm auf den Feldern, um die Fruchtbarkeit des Bodens zu verbessern.

geology agriculture environment

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noun

Wurf

(obsolete outside dialectal) A throw or cast, as of fish (in which case it is used as a unit of measure: about four fish, though sometimes three or even two), oysters, etc.

Examples :

"a warp of fish"

Ein Wurf Fisch.

fish number unit

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verb

Verziehen, sich verziehen

To twist or become twisted, physically or mentally:

Examples :

"The stressful exam schedule made her mind warp with anxiety. "

Der stressige Prüfungsplan ließ ihren Geist vor Angst zerren.

mind appearance character

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verb

Verziehen, verziehen

(ropemaking) To run (yarn) off the reel into hauls to be tarred.

Examples :

"The ropemaker will warp the yarn off the reel tomorrow, so it will be ready for tarring first thing Monday morning. "

Der Seilmacher wird morgen das Garn von der Spule verziehen, damit es am frühen Montagmorgen zum Teeren bereit ist.

nautical technical

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verb

Ordnen, verziehen

To arrange (strands of thread, etc) so that they run lengthwise in weaving.

Examples :

"The weaver carefully warped the threads on the loom before starting to weave the tapestry. "

Der Weber spannte die Fäden sorgfältig auf dem Webstuhl, bevor er begann, den Wandteppich zu weben.

material technical industry

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verb

Aushecken, schmieden

To plot; to fabricate or weave (a plot or scheme).

Examples :

"The students tried to warp a plan to get out of the test. "

Die Schüler versuchten, einen Plan auszuhecken, um den Test zu umgehen.

plan action mind character

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verb

Verziehen, verformen, verzerren

To change or fix (make fixed, for example by freezing).

Examples :

"To save time, the teacher warped the schedule to ensure all the important lessons were covered. "

Um Zeit zu sparen, hat die Lehrerin den Stundenplan so verändert, dass alle wichtigen Lektionen behandelt wurden.

material technical physics

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verb

Verziehen, sich verformen

Examples :

"The heat from the sun can warp plastic toys left outside. "

Die Hitze der Sonne kann Plastikspielzeug verziehen, das draußen liegen gelassen wurde.

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verb

Frühzeitig gebären

(obsolete outside dialectal, of an animal) To bring forth (young) prematurely.

Examples :

""The ewe, weakened by the harsh winter, warped her lamb too early, and it did not survive." "

Das durch den harten Winter geschwächte Mutterschaf gebar ihr Lamm zu früh, und es überlebte nicht.

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verb

Durch Fluten düngen

To fertilize (low-lying land) by letting the tide, a river, or other water in upon it to deposit silt and alluvial matter.

Examples :

"The farmer used canals to warp his fields with nutrient-rich mud from the river, hoping for a better harvest. "

Der Bauer nutzte Kanäle, um seine Felder mit nährstoffreichem Schlamm aus dem Fluss durch Fluten zu düngen, in der Hoffnung auf eine bessere Ernte.

agriculture environment geology

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Werfen

(very rare) To throw.

Examples :

"The angry child warped a small toy across the room. "

Das wütende Kind warf ein kleines Spielzeug durch den Raum.