Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Squint.
Squint - as a noun
Abnormal alignment of one or both eyes
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
strabismus14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
abnormalcyabnormality18Hyponyms (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)
askance13askant10asquint16sidelong10squint-eyedsquinty19Squint - as a verb
Cross one's eyes as if in strabismus
Example: "The children squinted so as to scare each other"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
squinch21Be 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."
Word Game Points
Is SQUINT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, squint is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordSQUINT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is SQUINT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, squint is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSQUINT has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
