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Squinting
see synonyms of squintingAdjective
1. squinched, squinting
having eyes half closed in order to see better
Example Sentences:'squinched eyes'
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Squinting
see synonyms of squinting adjective
Grammar
designating a modifier, as an adverb, that can be interpreted as modifying either the preceding or the following part of the construction in which it appears (Ex.: often in “those who lie often are found out”); also, designating the construction itself
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Squinting
see synonyms of squintingv. squint·ed, squint·ing, squints
v.intr.
1. To look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright sunlight.
2.
a. To look or glance sideways.
b. To look askance, as in disapproval.
3. To have an indirect reference or inclination.
4. To be affected with strabismus.
v.tr.
1. To cause to squint.
2. To close (the eyes) partly while looking.
n.
1. The act or an instance of squinting.
2.
a. A sideways glance.
b. A quick look or glance: Take a squint at this view.
3. An oblique reference or inclination.
4. See strabismus.
5. A hagioscope.
adj.
1. Looking obliquely or askance.
2. Squint-eyed.
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