to skew
Third Person
skews
Present Participle
skewing
Past Tense
skewed
Past Participle
skewed
1
to deviate abruptly or shift unexpectedly from the current course or position
- As the driver applied the brakes on the icy road, the car skewed unexpectedly.
- A gust of wind caused the kite to skew in the sky.
- The airplane skewed momentarily, causing some passengers to feel a sudden jolt.
- While attempting to kick the ball, he misjudged the angle, and the soccer ball skewed off his foot.
- Riding over choppy waters, the small boat skewed from side to side.
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