Squinting: meaning, definitions and examples
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squinting
[ หskwษชntษชล ]
eye behavior
Squinting refers to the action of narrowing one's eyes partly closed, often in response to bright light, an attempt to see clearly, or a natural reaction to focus on something distant. This action can also be a habitual behavior called 'squinting', particularly in individuals with vision problems.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was squinting against the bright sunlight.
- He had to squint to read the fine print on the document.
- The child squinted as he tried to see the stars.
- Squinting can sometimes help alleviate glare from the sun.
Translations
Translations of the word "squinting" in other languages:
๐ต๐น espreitando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Schielen
๐ฎ๐ฉ membelokkan mata
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะธัะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ mruลผyฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฎใ็ดฐใใ
๐ซ๐ท squinter
๐ช๐ธ entrecerrar los ojos
๐น๐ท kฤฑsฤฑk gรถzle bakmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ ๊ฐ๋๊ฒ ๋จ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุญุฏูู
๐จ๐ฟ ลกilhรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ krฤiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฏ็ผ
๐ธ๐ฎ squintanje
๐ฎ๐ธ snigla
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะฑัา ะบำฉะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฎแแฎแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gรถz qฤฑsmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ entrecerrar los ojos
Etymology
The word 'squint' originates from the early 17th century, derived from the Scots word 'squint', which means 'to squint, to look sideways'. It is believed to have come from the Middle English 'squinten', related to the Old Norse 'skynta' which also referred to looking with one's eyes partially closed. The evolution of the term captures both its physical action and subtle meanings associated with limited visibility. Over time, 'squinting' became associated not only with a response to light but also served as a descriptor for individuals with certain vision impairments or those trying to focus on distant or unclear objects. The usage of the term permeated various dialects and found its place in medical vocabulary as well.