Both Uses of
askew
in
The Da Vinci Code
- A hundred yards ahead, the intersection was blocked by a couple of DCPJ police cars, parked askew, their purpose obvious.†
Chpt 31-32 *
- The side mirror was tipped inward, brushed askew by branches, and Langdon saw the reflection of Sophie sitting quietly in the back seat.†
Chpt 67-68
Definition:
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(askew) not straight (not in proper alignment)
or:
(when used figuratively) not right, or not as planned