skew |
skewer |
As verbs the difference between skew and skewer
is that
skew is to change or alter in a particular direction while
skewer is to impale on a skewer.
As nouns the difference between skew and skewer
is that
skew is (architecture) a stone at the foot of the slope of a gable, the offset of a buttress, etc, cut with a sloping surface and with a check to receive the coping stones and retain them in place while
skewer is a long pin, normally made of metal or wood, used to secure food during cooking.
As an adjective skew
is (mathematics) neither perpendicular nor parallel (usually said of two lines).
As an adverb skew
is awry; obliquely; askew.
skew |
preoccupy |
As verbs the difference between skew and preoccupy
is that
skew is to change or alter in a particular direction while
preoccupy is to distract; to occupy or draw attention elsewhere.
As an adjective skew
is (mathematics) neither perpendicular nor parallel (usually said of two lines).
As a noun skew
is (architecture) a stone at the foot of the slope of a gable, the offset of a buttress, etc, cut with a sloping surface and with a check to receive the coping stones and retain them in place.
As an adverb skew
is awry; obliquely; askew.
skew |
undefined |
As adjectives the difference between skew and undefined
is that
skew is (mathematics) neither perpendicular nor parallel (usually said of two lines) while
undefined is lacking a definition or value.
As a verb skew
is to change or alter in a particular direction.
As a noun skew
is (architecture) a stone at the foot of the slope of a gable, the offset of a buttress, etc, cut with a sloping surface and with a check to receive the coping stones and retain them in place.
As an adverb skew
is awry; obliquely; askew.
garble |
skew |
As verbs the difference between garble and skew
is that
garble is (obsolete) to sift or bolt, to separate the fine or valuable parts of from the coarse and useless parts, or from dross or dirt; as, to garble spices while
skew is to change or alter in a particular direction.
As nouns the difference between garble and skew
is that
garble is (obsolete) refuse; rubbish while
skew is (architecture) a stone at the foot of the slope of a gable, the offset of a buttress, etc, cut with a sloping surface and with a check to receive the coping stones and retain them in place.
As an adjective skew is
(mathematics) neither perpendicular nor parallel (usually said of two lines).
As an adverb skew is
awry; obliquely; askew.
pitch |
skew |
In transitive terms the difference between pitch and skew
is that
pitch is :
The typhoon pitched the deck of the ship.skew is to throw or hurl obliquely.
In intransitive terms the difference between pitch and skew
is that
pitch is :
The airplane pitched.skew is to look obliquely; to squint; hence, to look slightingly or suspiciously.
As nouns the difference between pitch and skew
is that
pitch is a sticky, gummy substance secreted by trees; sap while
skew is a stone at the foot of the slope of a gable, the offset of a buttress, etc., cut with a sloping surface and with a check to receive the coping stones and retain them in place.
As verbs the difference between pitch and skew
is that
pitch is to cover or smear with pitch while
skew is to change or alter in a particular direction.
As an adjective skew is
neither perpendicular nor parallel (usually said of two lines).
As an adverb skew is
awry; obliquely; askew.
skew |
deviate |
In intransitive terms the difference between skew and deviate
is that
skew is to look obliquely; to squint; hence, to look slightingly or suspiciously while
deviate is to fall outside of, or part from, some norm; to stray.
As verbs the difference between skew and deviate
is that
skew is to change or alter in a particular direction while
deviate is to go off course from; to change course; to change plans.
As nouns the difference between skew and deviate
is that
skew is a stone at the foot of the slope of a gable, the offset of a buttress, etc., cut with a sloping surface and with a check to receive the coping stones and retain them in place while
deviate is a person with deviant behaviour; a deviant, degenerate or pervert.
As an adjective skew
is neither perpendicular nor parallel (usually said of two lines).
As an adverb skew
is awry; obliquely; askew.
spit |
skew |
In lang=en terms the difference between spit and skew
is that
spit is to utter violently while
skew is to look obliquely; to squint; hence, to look slightingly or suspiciously.
As nouns the difference between spit and skew
is that
spit is a rod on which meat is grilled (uk english) or broiled (us english) or
spit can be (uncountable) saliva]], especially when [[expectorate|expectorated while
skew is (architecture) a stone at the foot of the slope of a gable, the offset of a buttress, etc, cut with a sloping surface and with a check to receive the coping stones and retain them in place.
As verbs the difference between spit and skew
is that
spit is to impale on a spit or
spit can be (transitive) to evacuate (saliva or another substance) from the mouth while
skew is to change or alter in a particular direction.
As an adjective skew is
(mathematics) neither perpendicular nor parallel (usually said of two lines).
As an adverb skew is
awry; obliquely; askew.
tweak |
skew |
In lang=en terms the difference between tweak and skew
is that
tweak is to twit or tease while
skew is to look obliquely; to squint; hence, to look slightingly or suspiciously.
As nouns the difference between tweak and skew
is that
tweak is a sharp pinch or jerk; a twist or twitch while
skew is (architecture) a stone at the foot of the slope of a gable, the offset of a buttress, etc, cut with a sloping surface and with a check to receive the coping stones and retain them in place.
As verbs the difference between tweak and skew
is that
tweak is to pinch and pull with a sudden jerk and twist; to twitch while
skew is to change or alter in a particular direction.
As an adjective skew is
(mathematics) neither perpendicular nor parallel (usually said of two lines).
As an adverb skew is
awry; obliquely; askew.
skew |
misaligned |
As adjectives the difference between skew and misaligned
is that
skew is neither perpendicular nor parallel (usually said of two lines) while
misaligned is out of alignment.
As verbs the difference between skew and misaligned
is that
skew is to change or alter in a particular direction while
misaligned is past tense of misalign.
As a noun skew
is a stone at the foot of the slope of a gable, the offset of a buttress, etc., cut with a sloping surface and with a check to receive the coping stones and retain them in place.
As an adverb skew
is awry; obliquely; askew.
offset |
skew |
In architecture terms the difference between offset and skew
is that
offset is a horizontal ledge on the face of a wall, formed by a diminution of its thickness, or by the weathering or upper surface of a part built out from it; a set-off while
skew is a stone at the foot of the slope of a gable, the offset of a buttress, etc., cut with a sloping surface and with a check to receive the coping stones and retain them in place.
As nouns the difference between offset and skew
is that
offset is anything that acts as counterbalance; a compensating equivalent while
skew is a stone at the foot of the slope of a gable, the offset of a buttress, etc., cut with a sloping surface and with a check to receive the coping stones and retain them in place.
As verbs the difference between offset and skew
is that
offset is to compensate for something while
skew is to change or alter in a particular direction.
As an adjective skew is
neither perpendicular nor parallel (usually said of two lines).
As an adverb skew is
awry; obliquely; askew.
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