Definition of the word warp

Definition of the word warp

Pronunciation of vocabulary warp

warpverb
làm cong
/wɔːp//wɔːrp/

Origin of the word warp

The word "warp" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages. The term originated in the 7th century to describe the process of twisting or turning fibers, such as wool or flax, into a thread or yarn. This twisting process was essential in creating fabric, and the word "warp" became associated with the vertical threads in a woven fabric that run parallel to the selvedge (the finished edge). In the 14th century, the term "warp" also began to refer to the physical act of twisting or distorting something, such as bending a piece of wood or warping a ship's hull. This secondary meaning has likely arisen from the similarity in sound and function between the two concepts. Over time, the word "warp" has expanded to encompass a range of meanings, from fabric production to physics and beyond.

Vocabulary summary warp

type noun

meaning (textile industry) warp

example warp frame

meaning (nautical) tow rope

example to warp out of port

meaning alluvial soil

type transitive verb

meaning (engineering) bend, warp (iron bar, board), warp (wheel)

example warp frame

meaning (nautical) tow (boat)

example to warp out of port

meaning alluvial soil (for fields)

Example of vocabulary warpnamespace

to become, or make something become twisted, or bent out of its natural shape, for example because it has become too hot, too wet, etc.

trở thành, hoặc làm cho một cái gì đó trở nên xoắn, hoặc uốn cong ra khỏi hình dạng tự nhiên của nó, ví dụ vì nó trở nên quá nóng, quá ẩm ướt, v.v.

The window frames had begun to warp.
Các khung cửa sổ đã bắt đầu cong vênh.
The fabric came out of the machine with a severe warp, rendering it unusable.
Vải bị cong vênh nghiêm trọng khi lấy ra khỏi máy, không sử dụng được.
The weaver carefully adjusted the warp threads on the loom before beginning to weave his design.
Người thợ dệt cẩn thận điều chỉnh các sợi dọc trên khung cửi trước khi bắt đầu dệt mẫu thiết kế của mình.
The warp threads on the worn-out carpet were frayed and thin, adding to its threadbare appearance.
Những sợi dọc trên tấm thảm cũ kỹ đã sờn và mỏng, khiến cho nó trông như chỉ cũ.
The sailor noticed a distinct warp in the mast, making him uneasy about the stability of the ship.
Người thủy thủ nhận thấy một vết cong rõ rệt ở cột buồm, khiến anh lo lắng về độ ổn định của con tàu.