Warp

worp, v. i. [warped (worpt), warping.] turn, twist, or be twisted out of a straight direction, as a board in seasoning or by shrinking; to turn incline from a straight, true, or proper course; deviate, swerve; to fly with a bending or waving motion. — v. t. To turn or twist out of shape, of a straight direction: to turn aside from the direction, pervert. (Xaut.) To tow or move sel) with a line or warp attached to buoys, anchors, etc. (Rope-making.) To run (yarns) off the into hauls to be tarred.— a. ( Weaving.) The threads extended lengthwise in the loom, and cro ed woof. (Xaut.) A towing-line; warping-hawser. n. State of being warped or twisted.— Warp'ing, Act or operation of one who, or that which, warps art or occupation of preparing the warp for weaving.