Squint
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British pronunciation/skwˈɪnt/
American pronunciation/ˈskwɪnt/

Definition & Meaning of "squint"

Squint
01

the act of giving something or someone a look with eyes half open

squint definition and meaning
02

abnormal alignment of one or both eyes

squint definition and meaning
03

a diagonal or oblique opening or passage in a wall, typically found in architecture, allowing a view or passage between different spaces or rooms

What is a "squint"?

In architecture, a squint refers to a small opening or narrow slit in a wall that allows a person to see from one area to another, usually for practical purposes like seeing into a nearby room or space. These openings are often placed at an angle and can be found in older buildings, especially in religious structures, where they were used to observe activities in another part of the building without entering that space. Squints were designed to be functional while keeping the structural integrity of the wall.

to squint
01

to look with eyes half-opened when hit by light, or as a sign of suspicion, etc.

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In the bright sunlight, she squinted to shield her eyes from the glare.
The detective squinted at the unfamiliar figure in the dimly lit alley.
As he entered the dark room, he squinted to adjust his vision to the low light.
02

to have eyes that are pointed in different directions

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Despite wearing corrective glasses, he still squints occasionally.
The child 's parents became concerned when they noticed that he often squints.
Despite his efforts to focus, he still squints when he tries to look straight ahead.
03

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
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She squinted her eyes to read the small print on the medicine bottle.
The photographer squinted his subject's eyes slightly to give a more intense and focused look in the portrait.
He squinted his eyes in concentration as he tried to thread the needle.
squint
01

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

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