Looking for the meaning of the word SQUINTING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SQUINTING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Squint
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘squinting’, as in squint-eyed): shortening of asquint
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
skwɪnt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
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
Definition:
have eyes that look in different directions
Short Definition:have eyes that look in different directions
Examples:- Melanie did not squint
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