noun
abnormal alignment of one or both eyes
Synonyms
noun
the act of squinting
Examples
- looking with the eyes partly closed
verb
cross one's eyes as if in strabismus
Synonyms
Examples
- The children squinted so as to scare each other
verb
be cross-eyed
Examples
- have a squint or strabismus
verb
partly close one's eyes, as when hit by direct blinding light
Examples
- The driver squinted as the sun hit his windshield
adjective
(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
Synonyms
Examples
- her eyes with their misted askance look"- Elizabeth Bowen
- sidelong glances