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- skew linesn.Math. two or more lines that lie in different planes, are not parallel, and do not intersect
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Skew lines — In geometry, skew lines are two lines that do not intersect but are not parallel. Equivalently, they are lines that are not both in the same plane. A simple example of a pair of skew lines is the pair of lines through opposite edges of a regular… … Wikipedia
skew lines — noun plural : straight lines that do not intersect and are not in the same plane * * * Geom. any lines in space that do not intersect and are not parallel. [1950 55] … Useful english dictionary
skew lines — noun plural Date: 1952 straight lines that do not intersect and are not in the same plane … New Collegiate Dictionary
skew lines — Geom. any lines in space that do not intersect and are not parallel. [1950 55] * * * … Universalium
Skew — or skew lines lie on different planes. They are neither parallel nor intersecting.Mathematics*In geometry, straight lines in a space referred to as skew if they are neither parallel nor intersecting. *In statistics, skew is sometimes used as an… … Wikipedia
Skew — Skew, a. Turned or twisted to one side; situated obliquely; skewed; chiefly used in technical phrases. [1913 Webster] {Skew arch}, an oblique arch. See under {Oblique}. {Skew back}. (Civil Engin.) (a) The course of masonry, the stone, or the iron … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Skew arch — Skew Skew, a. Turned or twisted to one side; situated obliquely; skewed; chiefly used in technical phrases. [1913 Webster] {Skew arch}, an oblique arch. See under {Oblique}. {Skew back}. (Civil Engin.) (a) The course of masonry, the stone, or the … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Skew back — Skew Skew, a. Turned or twisted to one side; situated obliquely; skewed; chiefly used in technical phrases. [1913 Webster] {Skew arch}, an oblique arch. See under {Oblique}. {Skew back}. (Civil Engin.) (a) The course of masonry, the stone, or the … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Skew bevel gearing — Skew Skew, a. Turned or twisted to one side; situated obliquely; skewed; chiefly used in technical phrases. [1913 Webster] {Skew arch}, an oblique arch. See under {Oblique}. {Skew back}. (Civil Engin.) (a) The course of masonry, the stone, or the … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Skew bridge — Skew Skew, a. Turned or twisted to one side; situated obliquely; skewed; chiefly used in technical phrases. [1913 Webster] {Skew arch}, an oblique arch. See under {Oblique}. {Skew back}. (Civil Engin.) (a) The course of masonry, the stone, or the … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
