Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
squint
verb
/skwɪnt/
Definition
To look at something with the eyes partly closed in order to see better.
Examples
- She had to squint to read the small print on the page.
- He squinted against the bright sun as he walked outside.
- After adjusting his glasses, he stopped squinting at the computer screen.
Meaning
Squinting often happens when there is bright light or when someone is trying to focus on an object that is far away or unclear.
Synonyms
- peer
- glance
- see
- gleam
- look
