warp
Third Person
warps
Present Participle
warping
Past Tense
warped
Past Participle
warped
1
to bend or change shape, often due to pressure or exposure to heat
- The plastic material started to warp when exposed to the intense heat of the sun.
- The wooden door began to warp after prolonged exposure to humidity.
- Over time, the old bookshelf started to warp due to changes in temperature.
- The plastic toy warped in the sun, losing its original shape.
2
to cause something to bend or change shape, typically due to pressure or exposure to heat
transitive
- The intense heat from the fire warped the wooden door, causing it to twist and lose its original shape.
- The heavy books stacked on the shelf over time warped the thin board, making it curve.
- Placing a hot pot directly on the kitchen table can warp the surface over time.