skewing

[skyoo-ing]

noun

1. a process of removing excess gold leaf from a stamped surface.

2. skewings, the gold leaf so removed.

Word History and Origins

Origin of skewing¹

First recorded in 1850–55; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

"You have to have some level of control, but at the moment it's skewing the competitive landscape," he said.

From BBC

Baker has also seen increased traffic on Dow Janes’ socials, with the Million Dollar Year program’s enrollment on the rise and skewing younger than in previous years.

From Los Angeles Times

“Pneume,” the goddess of breath, gets an extra beat here and there, slightly skewing the rhythm.

From Los Angeles Times

Up until about the last decade, California wildfires have traditionally affected higher income white households, with deaths skewing toward seniors and men.

From Los Angeles Times

An investigation by The Center for Investigative Reporting in 2018 found that Tesla has failed to report some serious workplace injuries, skewing the company’s injury statistics.

From Los Angeles Times

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