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deforming

UK
/dɪˈfɔːmɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈfɔr.mɪŋ/

Translations

deformingnoun
UK
/dɪˈfɔː.mɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈfɔr.mɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun (the act or process).
The deforming of the beam was visible under the heavy load.
La déformation de la poutre était visible sous la charge lourde.
Synonyms
alteration
mangling
bending
warping
malformation
contortion
misshaping
disfigurement
distortion
deformation
deforminggerund / present participle
UK
/dɪˈfɔːmɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈfɔrmɪŋ/
More precise classification: adjective derived from a present participle.
The deforming pressure of the heavy machinery left the metal sheet bent and unusable.
La pression déformante des machines lourdes a laissé la tôle pliée et inutilisable.
Synonyms
contorting
distorting
mutilating
twisting
warping
deformverb

deforming

Gerund

deformed
Past Simple
deformed
Past Participle
deforming
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈfɔːm/
US
/dɪˈfɔrm/
The intense heat caused the plastic to deform.
La chaleur intense a déformé le plastique.
se déformer
If heated too quickly, the glass may deform and crack.
Si elle est chauffée trop rapidement, la vitre peut se déformer et se fissurer.
Synonyms
distort
disfigure
malform
contort
mutilate
warp
twist
misshape
Antonyms
mold
shape
form

Definitions

deformingnoun
The act or process of changing the shape of something; deformation.
The deforming of the beam was visible under the heavy load.
deforminggerund / present participle
Causing a change in shape, especially in a way that is not desired or is damaging.
The deforming pressure of the heavy machinery left the metal sheet bent and unusable.
deformverb
To alter the shape or structure of something, often in a way that makes it less attractive or functional.
The intense heat caused the plastic to deform.
To spoil the appearance or shape of something.
The pressure of the heavy load deformed the metal beam.
To become distorted in shape or form; to lose its original configuration under stress.
If heated too quickly, the glass may deform and crack.
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