warp in French
warp in French is déformation, chaîne, grelin — warp means a twist or distortion out of the normal or original shape.
warp in French
déformation
chaîne
(weaving) The threads that run lengthwise in a woven fabric; crossed by the woof or weft.
grelin
(nautical) A line or cable or rode as is used in warping (mooring or hauling) a ship, and sometimes for other purposes such as deploying a seine or creating drag.
déformer
(transitive) To twist or turn (something) out of shape; to deform.
tordre
(transitive) To twist or turn (something) out of shape; to deform.
What does "warp" mean?
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noun A twist or distortion out of the normal or original shape.
"The heat left a noticeable warp in the wooden shelf."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "warp" in French?
"warp" in French is déformation, chaîne, grelin. warp means: A twist or distortion out of the normal or original shape.
How do you use "warp" in a sentence?
Example: "The heat left a noticeable warp in the wooden shelf." In French, "warp" is déformation, chaîne, grelin.
Are there other ways to say "warp" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "warp": déformation, chaîne, grelin, déformer, tordre.
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