1
abnormal alignment of one or both eyes
2
the act of squinting; looking with the eyes partly closed
3
An expression in which the eyes are partly closed.
1
cross one's eyes as if in strabismus
"The children squinted so as to scare each other"
2
be cross-eyed; have a squint or strabismus
3
partly close one's eyes, as when hit by direct blinding light
"The driver squinted as the sun hit his windshield"
4
To look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright sunlight, or as a threatening expression.
1
(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
"her eyes with their misted askance look"
"sidelong glances"
2
Looking obliquely; having the vision distorted.
Example Sentences
"The children squinted so as to scare each other"
verb
"The driver squinted as the sun hit his windshield"
verb
"her eyes with their misted askance look"
adjective
"sidelong glances"
adjective
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