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squinting

/ˈskwɪntɪŋ/

squinting down

squinting out

squintingnoun

Translations

косоглазие

Squinting can sometimes be a sign of an eye condition called strabismus.

Косоглазие иногда может быть признаком глазного заболевания, называемого страбизмом.

Definitions

The action or practice of looking at something with partially closed eyes.

Her squinting was noticeable as she tried to read the small print on the sign.

squintinggerund / present participle

/ˈskwɪntɪŋ/

More precise classification; used attributively as present participle.

Translations

косоглазый

The squinting man struggled to read the small print.

Косоглазый мужчина с трудом читал мелкий шрифт.

Additional translations

щурящийся

Definitions

Having eyes partly closed in an attempt to see more clearly or as a reaction to bright light.

She gave him a squinting look as she tried to read the distant sign in the glaring sunlight.

Synonyms

partially closed

squintverb

squinting

Gerund

squinted

Past Simple

squinted

Past Participle

squinting

Gerund

/skwɪnt/

Translations

щуриться

She had to squint to see the small print.

Ей пришлось щуриться, чтобы увидеть мелкий шрифт.

косить

He tends to squint when he's tired.

Он склонен косить, когда устает.

Additional translations

прищуривать

Definitions

To look at something with partially closed eyes, often to see more clearly or because of bright light.

She had to squint to read the small print on the contract.

To have eyes that look in different directions, not properly aligned.

He squints slightly, which gives him a unique look.

Synonyms

glance

peer

narrow one's eyes

look askance

squint one's eyes

squintnoun

Definitions

A condition in which the eyes are not properly aligned with each other, causing one or both eyes to turn inwards, outwards, upwards, or downwards.

The doctor diagnosed her with a squint and recommended corrective surgery.

A quick or casual glance.

He took a squint at the newspaper headlines before heading out the door.

A small, narrow opening or slit, especially in a church wall, through which an altar or other object can be viewed; a hagioscope.

The medieval church featured a squint in the chancel wall so that worshippers in the side chapel could see the altar.

squintadjective

Definitions

Having eyes that look in different directions or are not aligned properly (cross-eyed).

The child was squint and required corrective surgery.

Oblique or askance; not looking straight.

She cast him a squint glance, unsure of his intentions.

squintadverb

Definitions

Obliquely; sideways; askance.

He looked squint at the painting, trying to judge its perspective.