squint

IPA: skwˈɪnt

noun

  • An expression in which the eyes are partly closed.
  • The look of eyes which are turned in different directions, as in strabismus.
  • A quick or sideways glance.
  • (informal) A short look; a peep.
  • A hagioscope.
  • (radio transmission) The angle by which the transmission signal is offset from the normal of a phased array antenna.

verb

  • (intransitive) To look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright sunlight, or as a threatening expression.
  • (intransitive) To look or glance sideways.
  • (intransitive) To look with, or have eyes that are turned in different directions; to suffer from strabismus.
  • (intransitive, figurative) To have an indirect bearing, reference, or implication; to have an allusion to, or inclination towards, something.
  • (intransitive, Scotland) To be not quite straight, off-centred; to deviate from a true line; to run obliquely.
  • (transitive) To turn to an oblique position; to direct obliquely.

adjective

  • Looking obliquely; having the vision distorted.
  • (Scotland) askew, not level
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