misshaping
nounUK /ˌmɪsˈʃeɪpɪŋ/
US /ˌmɪsˈʃeɪpɪŋ/
The act of making something lose its normal or good shape.
The misshaping of the clay pot happened when it was dropped.
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2. The result of something being formed badly or wrongly.
The misshaping on the left side of the sculpture was easy to see.
3. The process of giving something an incorrect or unnatural form.
Careless storage led to the misshaping of the cardboard boxes.
4. A change that makes something look crooked or uneven.
The misshaping of the metal frame made the door hard to close.