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Meaning of squint

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

squint

Pronunciation:/skwɪnt/

noun

Definitions

  1. An expression in which the eyes are partly closed.

  2. The look of eyes which are turned in different directions, as in strabismus.

    Example: He looks handsome although he's got a slight squint.

  3. A quick or sideways glance.

  4. A short look.

verb

Definitions

  1. To look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright sunlight, or as a threatening expression.

    Example: The children squinted to frighten each other.

  2. To look or glance sideways.

  3. To look with, or have eyes that are turned in different directions; to suffer from strabismus.

  4. To have an indirect bearing, reference, or implication; to have an allusion to, or inclination towards, something.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Looking obliquely; having the vision distorted.

  2. Askew, not level