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Word: Squint
Speech Type: Verb
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘squinting’, as in squint-eyed): shortening of asquint
skwɪnt
look at someone or something with one or both eyes partly closed in an attempt to see more clearly or as a reaction to strong light
Short Definition:look at person or thing with one or both eyes partly closed
Examples:- the bright sun made them squint
have eyes that look in different directions
Short Definition:have eyes that look in different directions
Examples:- Melanie did not squint
Word: Squint
Speech Type: Noun
skwɪnt
a permanent deviation in the direction of the gaze of one eye
Short Definition:permanent deviation in direction of gaze of one eye
Examples:- I had a bad squint
a quick or casual look
Short Definition:quick or casual look
Examples:- let me have a squint
an oblique opening through a wall in a church permitting a view of the altar from an aisle or side chapel.
Short Definition:oblique opening through wall in church permitting view of altar
Word: Squint
Speech Type: Adjective
skwɪnt
not straight or level
Short Definition:not straight or level
Examples:- the squint bottom edge of the puzzle
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