warp in German
warp in German is Entstellung, Krümmung, Verbiegung — warp means a twist or distortion out of the normal or original shape.
warp in German
Entstellung
(uncountable) The state, quality, or condition of being physically bent or twisted out of shape.
Krümmung
(uncountable) The state, quality, or condition of being physically bent or twisted out of shape.
Verbiegung
(uncountable) The state, quality, or condition of being physically bent or twisted out of shape.
Verdrehung
(uncountable) The state, quality, or condition of being physically bent or twisted out of shape.
Verformung
(uncountable) The state, quality, or condition of being physically bent or twisted out of shape.
Verkrümmung
(uncountable) The state, quality, or condition of being physically bent or twisted out of shape.
Verwerfung
(countable) A mental or moral distortion, deviation, or aberration.
Verwindung
(countable) A mental or moral distortion, deviation, or aberration.
Verzerrung
(countable) A mental or moral distortion, deviation, or aberration.
Verziehen
(countable) A mental or moral distortion, deviation, or aberration.
Verziehung
(countable) A mental or moral distortion, deviation, or aberration.
Webkette
(weaving) The threads that run lengthwise in a woven fabric; crossed by the woof or weft.
Kettfaden
(weaving) The threads that run lengthwise in a woven fabric; crossed by the woof or weft.
Verholtau
(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.
biegen
(transitive) To twist or turn (something) out of shape; to deform.
schleppen
(transitive, nautical) To move a vessel by hauling on a line or cable that is fastened to an anchor or pier; (especially) to move a sailing ship through a restricted place such as a harbour.
verholen
(transitive, nautical) To move a vessel by hauling on a line or cable that is fastened to an anchor or pier; (especially) to move a sailing ship through a restricted place such as a harbour.
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."
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warp in a sentence
- The heat left a noticeable warp in the wooden shelf.
- There was a slight warp in the door, so it stuck.
- The weaver carefully strung the warp before beginning the pattern.
- The weaver tied the warp threads tightly to the frame.
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What is "warp" in German?
"warp" in German is Entstellung, Krümmung, Verbiegung. 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 German, "warp" is Entstellung, Krümmung, Verbiegung.
Are there other ways to say "warp" in German?
Yes — German has 17 translations listed for "warp": Entstellung, Krümmung, Verbiegung, Verdrehung, Verformung, Verkrümmung.
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