SQUINCH
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Squinch.
Squinch - as a noun
A small arch built across the interior angle of two walls (usually to support a spire)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
archHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Squinch - as a verb
Crouch down
Draw back, as with fear or pain
Example: "She flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cringeflinchfunkquailrecoilshrinkwinceHypernyms (Closely Related)
moveHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cross one's eyes as if in strabismus
Example: "The children squinted so as to scare each other"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
squintExample Sentences
"She squinched her eyes shut to block out the bright light."
"He squinched his face in disbelief when he heard the news."
"The baby squinched her nose and made everyone laugh."
"I squinched my forehead in confusion, not understanding what he meant."
"As the sun set, she squinched her brows to shield her eyes from the glare."
Word Game Points
Is SQUINCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, squinch is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SQUINCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is SQUINCH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, squinch is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSQUINCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is SQUINCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, squinch is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSQUINCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.
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