Word Finder - warped

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To twist or become twisted, physically or mentally:

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(ropemaking) To run (yarn) off the reel into hauls to be tarred.

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To arrange (strands of thread, etc) so that they run lengthwise in weaving.

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To plot; to fabricate or weave (a plot or scheme).

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To change or fix (make fixed, for example by freezing).

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To move:

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(obsolete outside dialectal, of an animal) To bring forth (young) prematurely.

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To fertilize (low-lying land) by letting the tide, a river, or other water in upon it to deposit silt and alluvial matter.

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(very rare) To throw.

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Distorted by warping; twisted out of shape

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Of a person's mind, attitudes, etc, perverse, strange, aberrant or deviant.

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a warped sense of humour

Fire shot through her, and the world around her warped and changed like in a dream.

His literary style is poor, and his taste and judgment are frequently warped by prejudice, but his two great works and unpublished collections form a priceless source of information on Oxford and her worthies.

His critical sense was, perhaps, somewhat warped; but his researches are of great value to students.

The king had good intentions, but his mind was warped by Dutch prejudices, and he was ill-advised and acted unadvisedly.

As viewers try to make the most of the allotted 15-minute time slots, their sense of time might get warped.

Namely, that their manager is not an enigma but suffers a warped, even perverted character.

The undulating tablelands are remnants of an elevated and warped landscape.

The generous scorn and pathos of the historian acting on extraordinary gifts of imaginative insight and characterization, and the fierce indignation of the satirist finding its vent in exaggerating realism, doubtless to some extent warped their impressions; nevertheless their works are the last voices expressive of the freedom and manly virtue of the ancient world.

These books show marvellous erudition; but some of the judgments expressed in them are warped by prejudice; they are diffuse in style and overloaded with computations.

But His Montcalm Et Levis (1891) And Other Works On The Conquest, Are' All Warped By A Strong Bias Against Both Wolfe And Montcalm, And In Favour Of Vandreuil, The Canadian Born Governor; While They Show An Inadequate Grasp Of Military Problems, And' Practically Ignore The Vast Determining Factor Of Sea Powei Altogether.

Astute in small matters, he had no breadth of view or foresight; his policy was continually warped by his passions or caprices; he flaunted vices of the most sordid kind with a cynical indifference to public opinion, and shocked an age which was far from tenderhearted by his ferocity to vanquished enemies.

Rom., is by a contemporary of the pope, but nevertheless of slight importance; Leti's Vita di Sisto V (Amsterdam, 1693, translated into English by Farneworth, 1779) is a caricature, full of absurd tales, utterly untrustworthy, wanting even the saving merit of style; Tempesti's Storia della vita e geste di Sisto Quinto (Rome, 1 7541 755) is valuable for the large use it makes of the original sources, but lacks perspective and is warped by the author's blind admiration for his subject; Cesare's Vita di Sisto V (Naples, 1755) is but an 'abridgment of Tempesti.

Báthory's indisputable genius must have been warped by a strain of madness.

Warped logic When the whole SST project was started little real thought was given to the economic justification for the aircraft in airline service.

Everything, that is, except for a warped imagination and buckets of dice -- but you already have those, right?

This is not the first time Clare Short 's warped mind has produced such biased opinions.

An example of this is the early 2000's Warped Tour based punk scene.

The band also began a stint on the famous Warped Tour following a tour with popular band Blink 182.

They still remain active and performing on the 2009 Warped Tour.

To test that your rough opening is ready for the door and not warped or twisted, attach a length of string at opposite corners and form an X within the opening.

Warped boards, stains that penetrate the wood, or water damage can also make flooring unusable.

If everything still looks good, the blades themselves might be warped from heat, moisture or both, and changing them out may fix the problem.

Newer brick homes, like those built in the 70s or 80s, feature aluminum window frames which may have discolored or warped or the panes are finally losing their seals, which ultimately results in higher heating and cooling costs.

Warped metal frames, such as Aviators, can often be molded back in shape by bending carefully with pliers.

Run to the back of it and you'll be warped to a weird room with sharks that have machine guns attached to their heads.

Due to the blade's large job load, it may become warped and damaged.

The pitchers are made from metal or plastic, both of which can become warped in the dishwasher.

If one tray becomes warped or damaged, none of the trays will fit properly in the appliance.

However, with improper care, such as the heat of a dishwasher, the bowl can become warped.

Using the wire whisk for any job other then the whisk's intended purpose, such as beating eggs, can cause it to become warped.

Once the whisk is warped or rusted, replace it.

The Braun food processor has several smaller parts that are prone to becoming warped, damaged, or breaking entirely.

It is made from steel and extremely durable, but it can become warped in a dishwasher or in a high heat hand wash.

The lid works with Braun's safety features, and if the piece becomes warped, the food processor will not operate.

The whisk is made of thin metal that can become warped in heat and need replacing.

The jar can break or become warped in the dishwasher and need replaced.

It is prone to becoming warped in the dishwasher, or when hot and cold liquids are mixed together.

The rubber gasket can also become warped over time.

Once warped, the gasket will no longer fit properly and will have to be replaced.

The pod holder may become warped in the dishwasher and need replaced.

The tamping tool may become warped in the dishwasher.

Lid - All blenders have a thick rubber or plastic lid, which may become warped in the dishwasher.

Insurance policies may cover damage to your engagement ring, such as a warped band, twisted setting, or missing stone.

Champagne diamonds as well as Red and pink diamonds are the result of a warped crystal structure during the stone's formation.

Many engagement ring designs, particularly diamond solitaire engagement rings, have delicate exposed edges that can easily be chipped or scratched, while prongs can accidentally be warped, bent, or twisted.

Your child is sick and tired of the same old television shows over and over, and you've watched his favorite Disney movie so many times that the DVD is warped.

Just as the magnetic field varies depending on where you are positioned on the earth, some theorists believe that "Time'", as a force of nature, can also get warped based on your location.

The plan, warped as it may seem, was for Bree to save George.

A vibrating brake pedal can indicate a brake drum that is warped.

If the strips stretch too much, you will end up with a warped or loopy-looking rug.