warp
v. C1 Advanced US //ˈwɔɹp// UK //wˈɔːp// warp
v. to bend or twist out of shape, usually because of heat or water. You use this when talking about things like wood or plastic that are no longer flat or straight.
v. to become twisted or bent out of a flat or straight shape; to undergo distortion through the influence of heat, moisture, or psychological pressure.
The wooden door began to warp because of the humidity.
If you leave these floorboards in a damp garage, the wood will eventually warp and become impossible to install.
Constant exposure to extreme temperatures caused the external panels to warp, compromising the structural integrity of the experimental housing unit.
Usage
Can be used both transitively ('the heat warped the wood') and intransitively ('the wood warped').