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SQUINT

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Squint.

Squint - as a noun

Abnormal alignment of one or both eyes

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
strabismus
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
abnormalcyabnormality
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of squinting; looking with the eyes partly closed

Squint - as an adjective satellite

(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy

Example: "Her eyes with their misted askance look"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
askanceaskantasquintsidelongsquint-eyedsquinty

Squint - as a verb

Cross one's eyes as if in strabismus

Example: "The children squinted so as to scare each other"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
squinch

Be cross-eyed; have a squint or strabismus

Partly close one's eyes, as when hit by direct blinding light

Example: "The driver squinted as the sun hit his windshield"

Squint - as an adjective

Looking obliquely; having the vision distorted.

Askew, not level

Example Sentences

"She squinted her eyes to get a better view of the distant object."
"He squinted in the bright sunlight, trying to shield his eyes."
"I had to squint to read the small print on the sign."
"The old man squinted at the computer screen, struggling to see the text."
"She squinted at the picture, trying to make out the details."
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Word Game Points

Is SQUINT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, squint is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SQUINT has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is SQUINT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, squint is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SQUINT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is SQUINT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, squint is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SQUINT has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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