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warp

/woːp/ /wɔːp/ /wɔɹp/

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noun

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

Examples :

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

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noun

Examples :

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

condition appearance

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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. "

material structure

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The foundation, the basis, the undergirding.

Examples :

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

structure system abstract part

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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. "

nautical sailing

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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. "

theory physics space technology science entertainment time

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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. "

time space situation entertainment history

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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. "

geology agriculture environment

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(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"

fish number unit

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To twist or become twisted, physically or mentally:

Examples :

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

mind appearance character

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(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. "

nautical technical

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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. "

material technical industry

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

Examples :

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

plan action mind character

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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. "

material technical physics

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Examples :

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

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(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." "

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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. "

agriculture environment geology

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(very rare) To throw.

Examples :

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