Warping is throwing an anchor either manually for a small ship or by rowing the anchor out and dropping it farther away for a larger ship. Then the ship would reel it to change position. Good for maneuvering in harbor. Etymologically related to “throwing” and essentially threading a needle across the sea.
Warp factor get you asses in the rowboat. Engage.
Have to admit, after reading the title I double checked the community for ‘onion’!
“Prepare to travel by warp.”
“Captain, that will set us back days!”
something-something dimensional anchor
Commencing the naval operation by tooting my Warp Whistle
Thank you Boatswain Underpants. Keep up the good work.