slope |
skew |
In mathematics terms the difference between slope and skew
is that
slope is the slope of the line tangent to a curve at a given point while
skew is neither perpendicular nor parallel (usually said of two lines).
In intransitive terms the difference between slope and skew
is that
slope is to tend steadily upward or downward while
skew is to look obliquely; to squint; hence, to look slightingly or suspiciously.
In transitive terms the difference between slope and skew
is that
slope is to form with a slope; to give an oblique or slanting direction to; to incline or slant while
skew is to throw or hurl obliquely.
skew |
tilt |
In transitive terms the difference between skew and tilt
is that
skew is to throw or hurl obliquely while
tilt is to cover with a tilt, or awning.
In intransitive terms the difference between skew and tilt
is that
skew is to look obliquely; to squint; hence, to look slightingly or suspiciously while
tilt is to be at an angle.
As an adjective skew
is neither perpendicular nor parallel (usually said of two lines).
As an adverb skew
is awry; obliquely; askew.
skew |
lean |
As adjectives the difference between skew and lean
is that
skew is neither perpendicular nor parallel (usually said of two lines) while
lean is slim; not fleshy.
As verbs the difference between skew and lean
is that
skew is to change or alter in a particular direction while
lean is to incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.
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.
skew |
skee |
As nouns the difference between skew and skee
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
skee is .
As an adjective skew
is (mathematics) neither perpendicular nor parallel (usually said of two lines).
As a verb skew
is to change or alter in a particular direction.
As an adverb skew
is awry; obliquely; askew.
skew |
sket |
As nouns the difference between skew and sket
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
sket is a promiscuous woman.
As an adjective skew
is (mathematics) neither perpendicular nor parallel (usually said of two lines).
As a verb skew
is to change or alter in a particular direction.
As an adverb skew
is awry; obliquely; askew.
skew |
snew |
As verbs the difference between skew and snew
is that
skew is to change or alter in a particular direction while
snew is (obsolete) to snow or
snew can be (dialectal) (
snow).
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 |
sked |
As nouns the difference between skew and sked
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
sked is (informal) schedule, often used by amateur radio operators for a prearranged contact.
As an adjective skew
is (mathematics) neither perpendicular nor parallel (usually said of two lines).
As a verb skew
is to change or alter in a particular direction.
As an adverb skew
is awry; obliquely; askew.
skew |
skep |
As nouns the difference between skew and skep
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
skep is a basket.
As an adjective skew
is (mathematics) neither perpendicular nor parallel (usually said of two lines).
As a verb skew
is to change or alter in a particular direction.
As an adverb skew
is awry; obliquely; askew.
skew |
smew |
As nouns the difference between skew and smew
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
smew is a small compact diving duck,
mergus albellus , that breeds in the northern taiga of europe and asia and winters on sheltered coasts or inland lakes.
As an adjective skew
is (mathematics) neither perpendicular nor parallel (usually said of two lines).
As a verb skew
is to change or alter in a particular direction.
As an adverb skew
is awry; obliquely; askew.
skew |
skeg |
As nouns the difference between skew and skeg
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
skeg is (nautical) a fin-like structure to the rear of the keel of a vessel that supports the rudder and protects a propeller.
As an adjective skew
is (mathematics) neither perpendicular nor parallel (usually said of two lines).
As a verb skew
is to change or alter in a particular direction.
As an adverb skew
is awry; obliquely; askew.
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