warping
[wˈɔrpɪŋ] /ˈwȯrp How to pronounce warp (audio)/ (ame, mw) · /wɔːp/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈɔrpɪŋ] /wɔːrp/ (ame, ipa)
warping — noun
1. the set of long threads that are stretched out lengthwise on a loom (= a frame u
the set of long threads that are stretched out lengthwise on a loom (= a frame used for weaving cloth), with the weft threads woven across them.
Before starting the weave, Minh checked that the warping was evenly tensioned across the loom.
collocation: warping + evenly tensioned
Marta spent the morning winding the warping threads onto the loom for a striped silk scarf.
collocation: preparing the warping
Old Mrs. Chen showed Rohan how to thread the warping through each metal heddle on the loom.
Sora ran her fingers across the warping, searching for a broken thread before weaving resumed.
- warp
shorter form, used interchangeably in this context
- weft
the threads that run crosswise, opposite to the warp
文法句型
the + noun
possessive + noun
用法筆記
This sense refers specifically to the arrangement of threads on a weaving loom. It only occurs in textile contexts.
2. the condition of a flat or straight object — such as a piece of wood, a door, or
the condition of a flat or straight object — such as a piece of wood, a door, or a shelf — becoming bent or crooked so it no longer lies flat or straight.
The carpenter knelt beside the oak door and measured a ten-millimetre warping at the bottom edge.
collocation: noticeable warping
The old vinyl record had a slight warping that made the needle jump during playback.
The museum stored Renaissance portraits in a humidity-controlled vault to prevent frame warping.
Kemi noticed warping in the plastic board after washing it in hot water.
- bending
more general; warping implies an unwanted or irregular bend
- distortion
broader term; can apply to images, sound, or shape
- flatness
opposite condition of being level and unwarped
文法句型
the + noun
possessive + noun + of + noun
用法筆記
Commonly used with materials like wood, plastic, metal, or vinyl. The warping is usually caused by heat, moisture, or pressure.
常見錯誤
3. a harmful change in a person's mind, character, or moral sense that makes them t
a harmful change in a person's mind, character, or moral sense that makes them think or behave in an abnormal or unhealthy way.
The documentary showed how prolonged power can cause a moral warping in even well-meaning leaders.
collocation: moral warping
Living in constant fear caused a gradual warping of Viktor's moral compass.
The psychologist wrote about the emotional warping that results from years of bullying at school.
The historian argued that moral warping set in when gladiator fights became public entertainment in Rome.
- corruption
stronger moral judgment; active wrongdoing rather than passive distortion
- distortion
broader; can apply to facts, truth, or perception without a moral dimension
- integrity
moral soundness and consistency
文法句型
the + noun + of + noun
possessive + noun
用法筆記
This figurative sense is often used in discussions of psychology, ethics, or social criticism. It is not used in casual conversation.
warping — verb
- warpingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- warpings3rd person singular
- warpinging-ing form
- warpingedpast simple
1. to become bent or twisted out of a flat or straight shape, or to cause something
to become bent or twisted out of a flat or straight shape, or to cause something — such as wood, metal, or plastic — to become bent or twisted, especially because of heat, moisture, or pressure.
Humidity warped the window frame so badly that Sophia could not shut it.
transitive: humidity + warped + object
The bamboo shelf began to warp after Ritu put a hot kettle on it.
intransitive: subject + began to warp
The wooden garage door had warped so badly that Yuki could see daylight through the gap.
Owen placed two dehumidifiers in the basement to stop the oak floorboards from warping.
- flatten
to make something flat again after warping
文法句型
warp + object (transitive)
subject + warps (intransitive)
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice ('the wood was warped by the damp'). The intransitive form describes a material's natural reaction over time.
常見錯誤
2. to make a person's character, thinking, or behaviour strange, harmful, or abnorm
to make a person's character, thinking, or behaviour strange, harmful, or abnormal, usually through a bad experience or prolonged exposure to a negative environment.
Years of working in a corrupt system had warped Ramón's sense of honesty.
transitive: experience + warps + sense of [value]
Kofi worried that violent video games were warping his brother's sense of right and wrong.
A childhood spent in an abusive home had warped Esteban's understanding of love.
The propaganda was meant to warp people's view of what was happening in the country.
- reform
to improve or correct someone's character or behaviour
文法句型
warp + object (person/mind/character)
用法筆記
The object is typically an abstract quality (sense of justice, view of the world, moral compass) or a person's overall character. Not used for temporary moods.
常見錯誤
3. in science fiction, to travel faster than the speed of light by using technology
in science fiction, to travel faster than the speed of light by using technology that bends the fabric of space, allowing a spaceship to reach distant planets or galaxies very quickly.
The starship Endeavour warped to the edge of the Andromeda galaxy in under three hours.
intransitive: starship + warped to [destination]
New pilots train on simulators for six months before they safely warp across the solar system.
The captain ordered the crew to warp to the Proxima colony for urgent engine repairs.
Roya's favourite scene is when the damaged ship warps away just as the asteroid field collapses.
- jump
used in some sci-fi universes for immediate teleportation between points
文法句型
warp to [location]
用法筆記
Almost always appears with a destination phrase introduced by 'to' (e.g., 'warp to a planet'). The related noun phrase 'warp speed' is more common in everyday references to this concept.
4. in a computer or console game, to jump instantly from one area or level to anoth
in a computer or console game, to jump instantly from one area or level to another, often by using a cheat code, a special item, or a teleport point marked on the map.
Darius typed a cheat code that let him warp to the final boss room.
informal gaming context: warp + to [location]
In the HD remake, players can warp instantly between any two unlocked save points.
In speedruns, experienced players use hidden warps to skip three levels and save twelve minutes.
Mei discovered a glowing warp point behind the waterfall that led to a secret bonus stage.
- teleport
broader term; used in many fantasy and sci-fi contexts beyond gaming
- fast travel
standard modern gaming term for moving between discovered locations
文法句型
warp to [location]
warp into [area]
用法筆記
Common in discussions of retro games and speedrunning. In modern games, the terms 'fast travel' or 'teleport' are more frequently used, though 'warp' remains common among long-time gamers.