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A partial closing of the eyes to see more clearly, a doubtful look, a misaligned eye condition, or a narrow opening.
Examples
She squints whenever the sun hits her eyes.
He widened the squint to improve ventilation.
A squint may be hereditary.
Light filtered through the squint in the shutters.
The manager squints at the new policy, unsure of its impact.
Similar words
dubious
misalignment
crack
question
eye disorder
vision defect
gaze
peep
strain
crossed eyes
Meanings
Examples
She squints whenever the sun hits her eyes.
He squinted to read the small print on the label.
The driver squinted through the windshield on the bright morning.
Kids often squint when they try to see the board from the back row.
I had to squint to spot the distant mountain peak.
She squints at the screen to reduce the glare.
He squinting made his face look determined.
Similar words
peer
glance
gaze
peep
look
strain
Examples
The manager squints at the new policy, unsure of its impact.
She squints at his story, suspecting it was exaggerated.
He squints at the contract, looking for hidden clauses.
They squints at the data, questioning its accuracy.
I squint when I hear rumors about the project.
The audience squints at the speaker's vague promises.
She squinting gave away her mistrust.
Similar words
suspect
doubt
question
skeptical
dubious
wary
Examples
The pediatrician diagnosed a squint in the toddler.
She wears glasses to correct her squint.
A squint can cause double vision if untreated.
Early treatment of a squint improves eye coordination.
The surgeon performed surgery to fix the squint.
Parents often worry when their child has a squint.
A squint may be hereditary.
Similar words
strabismus
misalignment
crossed eyes
ocular deviation
eye disorder
vision defect
Examples
A squint in the door let the breeze flow.
The carpenter left a squint for the pipe.
A tiny squint appeared in the curtain.
The squint in the fence was just wide enough for a rabbit.
Light filtered through the squint in the shutters.
He widened the squint to improve ventilation.
The squint in the wall needed sealing.
Similar words
slit
gap
crack
opening
slot
crevice
FAQ
What does it mean to squint?
It means to narrow the eyes, often to see better or reduce glare.
Can squint be used as a noun?
Yes, it can refer to a misaligned eye condition or a narrow opening.
Is squint the same as strabismus?
In medical contexts, squint is a common term for strabismus, a misalignment of the eyes.
How do you form the third‑person singular of squint?
Add –s, so “he/she squints.”
What is the past tense of squint?
The regular past tense is “squinted.”
When should I use squint to describe doubt?
Use it when someone looks skeptically or with suspicion.
Does squint have any technical meaning?
Yes, it can describe a narrow slit or opening in a wall or fence.
Can squint be used as an adjective?
It is rarely used as an adjective, but can describe something that is oblique or askew.
How is squint pronounced?
It is pronounced /skwɪnt/.
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