Definition of: warp

(wôrp) v.t.
1. To turn or twist out of shape, as by shrinkage or heat.
2. To turn from a correct or proper course; give a twist or bias to; corrupt; pervert.
3. To stretch or arrange (yarn) so as to form a warp.
4. Naut. To move (a vessel) by hauling on a rope or cable, which is usually fastened to something stationary, as a pier or anchor.
5. Aeron. To change the curvature of (an airfoil or wing) by twisting, so as to bring the airplane into balance.
—v.i.
6. To become turned or twisted out of shape, as wood in drying.
7. To turn or deviate from a correct or proper course; go astray.
8. Naut. To move by means of ropes fastened to a pier, anchor, etc. See synonyms under BEND¹.
—noun
1. The state of being warped or twisted out of shape; a twist or distortion, especially in a piece of wood.
2. A mental or moral deviation or aberration; bias.
3. The threads that run the long way of a fabric, crossing the woof.
4. The heavy cords forming the carcass of a pneumatic tire.
5. Naut. A light cable used for warping a ship or boat; a towline or towrope.
6. A length of rope yarn or rope. [OE weorpan throw]
—warp′er noun