def skew_y(self, y):
        """Skew element along the y-axis by the given angle.

        Parameters
        ----------
        y : float
            y-axis skew angle in degrees
        """
        self.root.set("transform", "%s skewY(%f)" %
                      (self.root.get("transform") or '', y))
        return self
Skew element along the y-axis by the given angle.

        Parameters
        ----------
        y : float
            y-axis skew angle in degrees