Vocabulary Entry

deform

|verb • noun

verb

To alter the shape or structure of something, usually in a way that is undesirable.

Example Sentences

"The intense heat can deform the plastic material."

"He tried to reshape the metal without deforming it."

"The strong winds threatened to deform the branches of the young trees."

noun

Example Sentences

"The car's chassis showed signs of deform from the accident."

"The glass had a noticeable deform after being heated."

"The statue suffered a deform during the earthquake."