The word “skew” is used with remarkable versatility in literature, often to convey a departure from neat alignment or normal order. In some texts it describes physical misalignment or distortion, as seen in technical descriptions of bridges or tools—a skew chisel that carves at an angle [1], or a skew arch that challenges conventional geometry [2], [3]. In other works, “skew” carries a more figurative weight, suggesting irregularity or peculiarity in appearance and behavior, whether referring to a character’s misaligned eyes [4], a peculiar temperament [5], or even the off-kilter nature of an entire situation [6]. This spectrum of usage—ranging from the precise language of mechanics and construction to the playful or ironic depictions of human idiosyncrasy [7], [8]—demonstrates the word’s ability to enrich narrative descriptions by implying both literal and metaphorical deviation from the norm.