WARPING

To twist or become twisted, physically or mentally:

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

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

An action or motion that warps or twists.

The deformation of the Earth's crust over a large area

The art or occupation of preparing warp or webs for the weaver.