What does WARPS mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

Definitions:

Noun: a series of yarns or threads in a loom that run crosswise between the warp and the weft.

Verb: become or cause to become bent or twisted out of shape, typically as a result of the effects of heat or dampness.

Pronunciations:

US: /wɔrps/

UK: /wɑːps/

Origin and Usage:

The word "warps" originated from the Old English word "weorpan", which means "to throw". As a noun, it is used in the context of weaving, referring to the threads that run crosswise between the warp and the weft. As a verb, it refers to the process of becoming bent or twisted out of shape, typically as a result of the effects of heat or dampness.

Synonyms:

Noun: weft, woof, filling, pick

Verb: bend, twist, distort, deform

Related Words:

weeps, wraps, wimps, wipes, wrens

Example Sentences:

Noun: The weaver carefully threaded the warps onto the loom.

Verb: The heat caused the plastic to warp and become misshapen.