What is another word for skew arch?
Pronunciation: [skjˈuː ˈɑːt͡ʃ] (IPA) 
A skew arch is a type of arch where the faces are not perpendicular to the springing line. Some synonyms for the term 'skew arch' are oblique arch, skewback arch, and crooked arch. Oblique arch conveys the skewness of the arch while skewback arch refers to the inclined or sloping part of the masonry structure where the arch rests. Crooked arch emphasizes the bending or twisting of the arch and is used to describe an arch that is not symmetrical. The term 'skewed arch' is also used interchangeably with the term 'skew arch' and is commonly used in the engineering field.
