squint


Definition: Meaning of, squint in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / skwɪnt /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
squint squinted squinted
Present Participle Third Person Singular
squinting squints
[intransitive]
  1. to look at something with your eyes partly closed in order to see better
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  2. [not in progressive] British English to have each eye looking in a slightly different direction
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Singular Plural
squint squints
[singular]
  1. especially British English a condition of your eye muscles that makes each eye look in a slightly different direction
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  2. have/take a squint at something British English informal to look at something
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squint used in phrases

  • squint-eye (noun)
    1. a person with strabismus
  • squint-eyed (adjective)
    1. affected by strabismus
    2. used especially of glances directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
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