Background for squinting

squinting

/ˈskwɪntɪŋ/ /skwɪntɪŋ/

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verb

To look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright sunlight, or as a threatening expression.

Examples :

"The children squinted to frighten each other."

appearance body action physiology

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verb

To look or glance sideways.

Examples :

"The student was caught squinting at his neighbor's test during the exam. "

body appearance action

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verb

To look with, or have eyes that are turned in different directions; to suffer from strabismus.

Examples :

"The doctor said that little Timmy was squinting, and might need glasses to correct his eye alignment. "

appearance medicine physiology body

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verb

To have an indirect bearing, reference, or implication; to have an allusion to, or inclination towards, something.

Examples :

"Her constant complaining about her workload was squinting at the idea of asking for a raise. "

attitude tendency

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verb

To be not quite straight, off-centred; to deviate from a true line; to run obliquely.

Examples :

"The picture on the wall was slightly squinting, so I straightened it. "

direction appearance condition

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verb

To turn to an oblique position; to direct obliquely.

Examples :

"to squint an eye"

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noun

The act of one who squints.

Examples :

"The sun was so bright that her squinting gave her a headache. "

appearance action body sensation