warp

Definition

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

Etymology

From Middle English warp, werp, from Old English wearp, warp (“a warp, threads stretched lengthwise in a loom, twig, osier”), from Proto-Germanic *warpą (“a warp”). Cognate with Middle Dutch warp, Middle Low German warp, German werfen, Danish varp, Swedish varp.

Example Sentences

• "All frames found to suffer from warp should be broken up straight away before the printer is tempted during a rush to make use of them."
• "Rough lumber is rarely perfectly straight, and may suffer from warp,"
• "The part is not fragile, does not need benching to remove "stair-stepping" on curved surfaces and does not need post curing. It does not suffer from warp, sag or curl."