Guess Warp :: Guess warp () A rope or hawser by which a vessel is towed or warped along; -- so called because it is necessary to guess at the length to be carried in the boat making the attachment to a distant object.
Warp :: Warp (v. t.) To tow or move, as a vessel, with a line, or warp, attached to a buoy, anchor, or other fixed object..
Warp :: Warp (v. t.) To cast prematurely, as young; -- said of cattle, sheep, etc..
Warp :: Warp (v. t.) To let the tide or other water in upon (lowlying land), for the purpose of fertilization, by a deposit of warp, or slimy substance..
Warp :: Warp (v. t.) To run off the reel into hauls to be tarred, as yarns..
Warp :: Warp (v. t.) To arrange (yarns) on a warp beam.
Warp :: Warp (v. i.) To turn, twist, or be twisted out of shape; esp., to be twisted or bent out of a flat plane; as, a board warps in seasoning or shrinking..
Warp :: Warp (v. i.) to turn or incline from a straight, true, or proper course; to deviate; to swerve..
Warp :: Warp (v. i.) To fly with a bending or waving motion; to turn and wave, like a flock of birds or insects..
Warp :: Warp (v. i.) To cast the young prematurely; to slink; -- said of cattle, sheep, etc..
Warp :: Warp (v. i.) To wind yarn off bobbins for forming the warp of a web; to wind a warp on a warp beam.
Warp :: Warp (v.) The threads which are extended lengthwise in the loom, and crossed by the woof..
Warp :: Warp (v.) A rope used in hauling or moving a vessel, usually with one end attached to an anchor, a post, or other fixed object; a towing line; a warping hawser..
Warp :: Warp (v.) A slimy substance deposited on land by tides, etc., by which a rich alluvial soil is formed..
Warp :: Warp (v.) A premature casting of young; -- said of cattle, sheep, etc..
Warp :: Warp (v.) Four; esp., four herrings; a cast. See Cast, n., 17..
Warp :: Warp (v.) The state of being warped or twisted; as, the warp of a board..
Warpage :: Warpage (n.) The act of warping; also, a charge per ton made on shipping in some harbors..
Warpath :: Warpath (n.) The route taken by a party of Indians going on a warlike expedition.