4 entries under this word

Skew

Skew, adv.

adverb

(skū), adv. [Dan. skiäv, Sw. skef, Icel. skéifr, L. Ger. schewe, scheef, H. Ger. schief, probably allied to the root of shove, q. v.] Awry; obliquely. See ASKEW.

Skew, a.

adjective

(skū), a. Turned or twisted to one side; situated obliquely; oblique;—chiefly used in composition.

Skew, v. t.

verbtransitive

v. t. [See supra.] 1. To look obliquely upon; to notice slightly. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl.

Sense 2. To shape or form in an oblique way; to cause to take an oblique position.

Sense 3. To throw or hurl obliquely.

Skew, v. i.

verbintransitive

[Prov. Eng.] 1. To walk obliquely. 2. To start aside; to sheer or shy, as a horse.