warping

Definitions

The process of becoming or causing to become bent or twisted out of shape, typically as a result of the effects of heat or dampness.

A distortion or deviation from a true or expected course, form, or state.

In weaving, the act of arranging the lengthwise threads on a loom before weaving begins.

Examples

The intense heat of the summer sun caused the wooden floorboards to start warping.

The science fiction novel explored the concept of warping space-time to travel between galaxies.

He noticed the metal frame was warping under the immense pressure of the heavy machinery.

Synonyms

distorting twisting bending buckling deforming contorting curving

Antonyms

straightening aligning flattening leveling smoothing stabilizing unbending