squint
squint
skwɪnt
skvint
/skwˈɪnt/

Definizione e significato di "squint"in inglese

01

strabismo

the act of looking with the eyes partly closed, often to see more clearly
squint definition and meaning
Esempi
He gave a quick squint to read the distant sign.
Lui diede una rapida strizzata d'occhi per leggere il cartello lontano.
02

strabismo, occhio storto

a misalignment or deviation of one or both eyes from their normal position
squint definition and meaning
03

feritoia, bocca di lupo

a narrow, angled opening or passage in a wall, often in architecture, allowing sight or movement between spaces
Esempi
Archers used the squint to fire arrows while remaining protected.
Gli arcieri usavano la feritoia per scagliare frecce restando protetti.
to squint
01

guardare di traverso

to look with eyes half-opened when hit by light, or as a sign of suspicion, etc.
Intransitive
to squint definition and meaning
Esempi
She squinted at the menu in the dimly lit restaurant, struggling to read the options.
Lei strizzò gli occhi per guardare il menu nel ristorante poco illuminato, faticando a leggere le opzioni.
02

essere strabico

to have eyes that are pointed in different directions
Intransitive
to squint definition and meaning
Esempi
The child squints when looking at objects far away, a common behavior for those who are cross-eyed.
Il bambino strabuzza gli occhi quando guarda oggetti lontani, un comportamento comune per chi è strabico.
03

strizzare gli occhi, socchiudere gli occhi

to partially close one's eye or eyes in order to see more clearly or to protect them from light
Transitive: to squint one's eyes
Esempi
The actor squinted his eyes to mimic the character's suspicion in the movie scene.
L'attore strizzò gli occhi per imitare il sospetto del personaggio nella scena del film.
squint
01

di traverso, obliquo

(of a look or glance) directed sideways, often showing doubt, suspicion, or envy
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