Squint

Word SQUINT
Character 6
Hyphenation squint
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Squint"

What do we mean by squint?

To look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright sunlight. intransitive verb

To look or glance sideways. intransitive verb

To look askance, as in disapproval. intransitive verb

To have an indirect reference or inclination. intransitive verb

To be affected with strabismus. intransitive verb

To cause to squint. intransitive verb

To close (the eyes) partly while looking. intransitive verb

The act or an instance of squinting. noun

A sideways glance. noun

A quick look or glance. noun

An oblique reference or inclination. noun

A hagioscope. noun

Looking obliquely or askance. adjective

Squint-eyed. adjective

To look askew, or with the eyes differently directed; look askance.

To be affected with strabismus.

To run or be directed obliquely; have an indirect reference or bearing.

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The word "squint" in example sentences

(It also brings back Eric Millegan as the original "squint" - ern, Zack Addy, in happier times.) ❋ Unknown (2010)

The difficult spot, which the Dutch settlers called a squint path, was passed, and the waggon gained the top of the height, when at some distance a broad river was seen flowing to the southward. ❋ William Henry Giles Kingston (1847)

Although the child squints, it must not be called squint-eyed, but love-eyed, and even a wart must be thought to become it. ❋ Martin Luther (1514)

November 30th, 2009 / Posted by fp julia / Permalink one of our readers informed me of this amazing company called squint, located in england, that makes furniture, light fixtures and home accessories. they look like they would be a perfect fit for a free people store! their collections use a mix of contemporary and vintage fabrics, as well as woven english damasks, 19th century french trimmings, and japanese ceremonial kimono silks. i am in love with the dresser… ❋ Unknown (2009)

Some people kind of squint or scowl when they get tired. ❋ Unknown (2010)

"Need to create an idea-friendly environment where leaders can 'squint' and see the shape of an idea" - Tom Kelley #hksummit Yes! ❋ Rhonda Carrier (2009)

You have to kind of squint to see that the baby with three arms really only has two arms and an exposed butt crack. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The ballot had been printed with the names of the candidates in large type, so elderly voters wouldn't have to "squint," as the ballot designer put it. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Put us in our place, too, if I recall correctly, but to be honest I kind of squint a lot while reading his comments and they were a bit fuzzy. ❋ BikeSnobNYC (2008)

If you kind of squint, the shark looks like a bunny. ❋ Jen (2008)

My take was about the same as John's, although the thing that bugged me the most besides the way that everyone is just so condescending to each other is the feeling I get that they're just making things up. "squint"? ❋ Rogers (2005)

While the lyrics to the song might only be tangentially related to the comic character if you kind of squint a bit, the song itself is quite moody and fitting to the tone of the comic. ❋ Unknown (2004)

Researchers in this region also report an increased incidence of 'squint' eyes, which they attribute to FAS. ❋ Unknown (2002)

And, I like to look around, take in the views of the Himalayas and when I'm up there, I always kind of squint out at the horizon to see if I can actually see the curve of the earth from up there ... ❋ Unknown (2002)

The two conditions are lumped as "squint-eyes," or strabismus (stra-biz'mus; "squint" G). ❋ Asimov, Isaac (1963)

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