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English

Verb

to squint (intransitive)

  1. To look with, or have eyes that are turned in different directions; to suffer from strabismus
  2. To look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright sunlight
  3. To look or glance sideways

Translations

  • German: schielen (1), blinzeln (2)

Noun

squint

  1. The look of eyes which are turned in different directions, because of strabismus
    He looks handsome although he's got a slight squint.
  2. A quick or sideways glance
  3. A hagioscope

Translations

  • German: Schielen n (1)

Related terms

  • cross-eyed


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