squint
squint /ˈskwɪnt/
adjective
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(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
(
askance
, askant
, asquint
, squint
, sidelong
, squint-eyed
, squinty
)
(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
Her eyes with their misted askance look
her eyes with their misted askance look
Sidelong glances
sidelong glances
noun
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The act of squinting; looking with the eyes partly closed
(
squint
)
the act of squinting; looking with the eyes partly closed
When the sunlight hit her face, she had to squint to see clearly.
When the sunlight hit her face, she had to squint to see clearly.
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Abnormal alignment of one or both eyes
(
squint
, strabismus
)
abnormal alignment of one or both eyes
verb
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(
)
Cross one's eyes as if in strabismus
(
squinch
[ N. American] , squint
)
cross one's eyes as if in strabismus
The children squinted so as to scare each other
The children squinted so as to scare each other
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Partly close one's eyes, as when hit by direct blinding light
(
squint
)
partly close one's eyes, as when hit by direct blinding light
The driver squinted as the sun hit his windshield
The driver squinted as the sun hit his windshield
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Be cross-eyed; have a squint or strabismus
(
squint
)
be cross-eyed; have a squint or strabismus