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squint

/skwɪnt/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does squint mean?

verb, noun

To look at something with one eye half-closed, or to look sideways at something. A squint is also a type of eye defect where one eye turns inward.

Example

"She had to squint to see the details of the painting in the dimly lit room."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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