Meaning of the word warping in English

What does warping mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

warping

US /ˈwɔːrpɪŋ/
UK /ˈwɔːpɪŋ/

Noun

the action of becoming or making something become bent or twisted out of shape

Example:
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The heat caused the wood to start warping.
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We noticed some warping in the old floorboards.

Verb

to become or cause to become bent or twisted out of shape

Example:
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The excessive moisture caused the floorboards to start warping.
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The old vinyl records were warping in the sun.