Pronunciation: /skwɪnt/
noun a condition in which the eyes look in different directions
A1 She had to squint in order to see the small print on the menu.
A2 The bright sunlight made him squint as he walked down the street.
B1 I always squint when I forget my sunglasses on a sunny day.
B2 The detective squinted at the clue, trying to decipher its meaning.
C1 The artist squinted at the canvas, making sure every detail was perfect.
C2 He squinted in disbelief as he read the shocking news on his phone.
verb to look at something with one or both eyes partly closed in an attempt to see more clearly
A1 She squinted in the bright sunlight.
A2 The old man squinted to read the small print.
B1 I squinted my eyes to get a better look at the distant object.
B2 The detective squinted at the suspect, trying to determine if he was lying.
C1 She squinted at the computer screen, trying to make out the tiny details.
C2 As the sun set, he squinted into the distance, searching for any signs of movement.
formal She squinted her eyes to get a better look at the fine print on the contract.
informal I had to squint to read the tiny text on the menu.
slang Stop squinting, you're giving yourself wrinkles!
figurative He squinted at the bright future ahead of him, full of possibilities.
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