warping

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English

Definitions

verb

To twist or become twisted, physically or mentally:
(ropemaking) To run (yarn) off the reel into hauls to be tarred.
To arrange (strands of thread, etc) so that they run lengthwise in weaving.
To plot; to fabricate or weave (a plot or scheme).

noun

An action or motion that warps or twists.
The deformation of the Earth's crust over a large area
The art or occupation of preparing warp or webs for the weaver.
The practice of flooding agricultural land with turbid river water to add sediment to the soil.

Related words

Synonyms

distortion deformation deformity bent bias buckling strain twist warper wind winding intorsion wrest twizzle torsion twister

Associated

morphing nacelle warp vixen braced undercarriage warped cracking loom girder proteus spar

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