squint

/skwˈɪnt/

/ˈskwɪnt/

Squint

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

abnormal alignment of one or both eyes

synonyms : strabismus

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

to squint

MAIN VERB

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

to have eyes that are pointed in different directions

cross one's eyes as if in strabismus

synonyms : squinch

squint

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

synonyms : askance

Examples

1. He squinted in the sun until he remembered he had his sunglasses in his bag.

2. Our eyes are squinted.

3. - If you squint your eyes.

4. You have to squint a little bit.