Warp

usgb/wɔːrp/
verb

To twist or bend out of shape.

The wood will warp if it gets wet.
Visual representation of "warp" - To twist or bend out of shape

Often appears as...

  • warp the wood
  • warp out of shape
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Physical Change

Used to describe materials that change shape not just when wet, but under various conditions.

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Plastic can warp if exposed to high temperatures.
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Not Just Wood

While the example mentions wood, 'warp' applies to any material that can lose its original shape.

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Even metal can warp under intense stress.
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