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warp in Chinese

warp in Chinese is 山脉 — warp means a twist or distortion out of the normal or original shape.

warp in Chinese

山脉
noun
Pronounced: shān mài
(weaving) The threads that run lengthwise in a woven fabric; crossed by the woof or weft.

What does "warp" mean?

  1. noun A twist or distortion out of the normal or original shape.
    "The heat left a noticeable warp in the wooden shelf."
  2. noun The lengthwise threads on a loom, crossed by the weft to make woven fabric.
    "The weaver carefully strung the warp before beginning the pattern."
  3. noun (in science fiction) A means of travelling faster than light, or a distortion in space and time.
    "The starship jumped to warp speed to escape the enemy fleet."
  4. verb To bend or twist something out of its original shape, or to become bent this way.
    "The damp wood began to warp after being left outside."
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warp in a sentence

  • The heat left a noticeable warp in the wooden shelf.
  • The weaver carefully strung the warp before beginning the pattern.
  • The starship jumped to warp speed to escape the enemy fleet.
  • The damp wood began to warp after being left outside.

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What is "warp" in Chinese?

"warp" in Chinese is 山脉. warp means: A twist or distortion out of the normal or original shape.

How do you pronounce 山脉?

"warp" in Chinese is 山脉, pronounced "shān mài".

How do you use "warp" in a sentence?

Example: "The heat left a noticeable warp in the wooden shelf." In Chinese, "warp" is 山脉.

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