Definitions for squint

Definitions for (noun) squint

Main entry: squint

Definition: the act of squinting; looking with the eyes partly closed


Main entry: strabismus, squint

Definition: abnormal alignment of one or both eyes


Definitions for (verb) squint

Main entry: squinch, squint

Definition: cross one's eyes as if in strabismus

Usage: The children squinted so as to scare each other


Main entry: squint

Definition: partly close one's eyes, as when hit by direct blinding light

Usage: The driver squinted as the sun hit his windshield


Main entry: squint

Definition: be cross-eyed; have a squint or strabismus


Definitions for (adj) squint

Main entry: askance, askant, asquint, squint, squint-eyed, squinty, sidelong

Definition: (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy

Usage: her eyes with their misted askance look- Elizabeth Bowen; sidelong glances


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