squint

Everyday

1. To look with your eyes partly closed, for example in bright sun or to see something better. tree →
2. A squint is a condition where the eyes look in different directions; doctors call it strabismus. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life people squint in bright sunlight or when they cannot see the board clearly, which can be a sign they need glasses. In health lessons, an eye test can find a squint, which can be treated. Phrases: squint at, squint in the sun.

Examples

• I squinted in the bright sunshine. tree →
• If you squint to see the board, tell your teacher. tree →
• Grandpa squinted at the small print. tree →
• The baby has a squint, so she wears a patch. tree →
• She squinted through the keyhole. tree →
• Wear sunglasses so you do not have to squint. tree →
• But the Power that protects all creatures had put a squint into this man’s eye, so that he always threw crooked. tree →

Note

Regular verb: squint, squinted. Safety: never look straight at the sun, even when squinting; it can hurt your eyes. Squinting a lot can mean you need an eye test.