squint
adjective
1. (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
Similar word(s): indirect, askance, askant, asquint, sidelong, squinty
noun
1. abnormal alignment of one or both eyes
Similar word(s): strabismus
Definition categories: state, abnormality
2. the act of squinting; looking with the eyes partly closed
Definition categories: act, look, looking
Sentences with squint as a noun:
- He looks handsome although he's got a slight squint.
verb
1. cross one's eyes as if in strabismus
- The children squinted so as to scare each other
Similar word(s): squinch
Definition categories: body, grimace
2. be cross-eyed; have a squint or strabismus
Definition categories: perception, look
3. partly close one's eyes, as when hit by direct blinding light
- The driver squinted as the sun hit his windshield
Definition categories: body, look
Sentences with squint as a verb:
- The children squinted to frighten each other.
- to squint an eye