3. To fly with a bending or waving motion; to turn and wave, like a flock of birds or insects. A pitchy cloud Of locusts, warping on the eastern wind. Milton.
4. To cast the young prematurely; to slink; — said of cattle, sheep, etc. [Prov. Eng.]
5. (Weaving)
Defn: To wind yarn off bobbins for forming the warp of a web; to wind a warp on a warp beam.
WARP
Warp, n. Etym: [AS. wearp; akin to Icel. varp a casting, throwing,
Sw. varp the draught of a net, Dan. varp a towline, OHG. warf warp,
G. werft. See Warp, v.]
1. (Weaving)
Defn: The threads which are extended lengthwise in the loom, and crossed by the woof.
2. (Naut.)
Defn: 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.
3. (Agric.)