skew arch

American  

noun

1. an arch, as at the entrance to a tunnel, having sides, or jambs, that are not at right angles with the face.

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skew arch British  

noun

1. an arch or vault, esp one used in a bridge or tunnel, that is set at an oblique angle to the span

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Etymology

Origin of skew arch

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

The language can skew arch or formal — Fefu opens the play saying, “My husband married me to have a constant reminder of how loathsome women are.”

From New York Times

Another bridge is a perfectly constructed skew arch, which the train crosses a few feet after leaving Chicago.

From Project Gutenberg