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warp

a) The state of being bent or twisted out of shape.

b) A distortion or twist, such as in a piece of wood.

See Also: warp and woof, warp drive, warp factor, warpedness, time warp

a) To twist or turn something out of shape

We had a dreary mornings work before us, for there was no sign of any wind, and the boats had to be got out and manned, and the ship warped three or four miles around the corner of the island...

b) To deflect something from a true or proper course

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