Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
empenar
verb
/ɛmˈpɛn.ɑːr/
Definition
To bend or warp something, especially in reference to materials such as wood or metal.
Examples
- The carpenter warned that if the wood was not dried properly, it might empenar.
- After being left in the sun, the metal sheet began to empenar and was no longer usable.
- It’s important to avoid exposing your furniture to high humidity, as it can lead to empenar over time.
Meaning
The act of causing a material to lose its straight shape or form, often due to moisture or heat.
Synonyms
- warp
- bend
- curl