Squint

Definitions

1. An expression in which the eyes are partly closed.
2. The look of eyes which are turned in different directions, as in strabismus.
3. A quick or sideways glance.
4. A short look; a peep.
   informal
5. A hagioscope.
6. The angle by which the transmission signal is offset from the normal of a phased array antenna.
7. An opening, often arched, through an internal wall of a church, providing an oblique view of the altar.

Equivalents

Examples

“He looks handsome although he's got a slight squint.”

“—And here she is, says Alf, that was giggling over the Police Gazette with Terry on the counter, in all her warpaint. —Give⟳ us a squint at her, says I.”

CEFR level