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squints

/skwɪnts/

Meanings
noun
An expression in which the eyes are partly closed.

Examples :

"The bright sun reflecting off the snow caused everyone to approach the bus stop with squints on their faces. "
appearance body

Related Words

Illustration recommended

recommended verb

/ˌɹɛkəˈmɛndɪd/

To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.

"The board recommends Philips, given his ample experience in similar positions."

Illustration transmission

transmission noun

/tɹænsˈmɪʃən/

The act of transmitting, e.g. data or electric power.

"The transmission of the internet signal was weak, making it difficult to complete the online assignment. "

Illustration strabismus

strabismus noun

/strəˈbɪzməs/ /stræˈbɪzməs/

A defect of vision in which one eye cannot focus with the other on an object because of imbalance of the eye muscles; a squint.

""The doctor said little Sarah has strabismus, which is why her eyes sometimes look crossed." "

Illustration hagioscope

hagioscope noun

/heɪˈdʒiːəskoʊp/

A small opening in an interior wall of a church, enabling those in the transept to view the high altar.

"Because the side chapel was built later, a hagioscope was added to the wall so parishioners sitting there could still see the priest celebrating Mass at the high altar. "

Illustration interference

interference noun

/ˌɪntəɹˈfiɹɨns/

The act of interfering with something, or something that interferes.

"The teacher's phone calls caused a lot of interference with the class discussion. "

Illustration expression

expression noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

Illustration threatening

threatening verb

/ˈθɹɛt.n̩.ɪŋ/

To make a threat against someone; to use threats.

"He threatened me with a knife."

Illustration implication

implication noun

/ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/

The act of implicating.

"The implication of Sarah's late arrival was that she missed the important meeting. "

Illustration directions

directions noun

/daɪˈɹɛk.ʃənz/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

Illustration inclination

inclination noun

/ɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

A physical tilt or bend.

"The inclination of his head increased and he awoke with a start."

Illustration politician

politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "

Illustration reflecting

reflecting verb

/ɹɪˈflɛktɪŋ/

To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.

"A mirror reflects the light that shines on it."