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squinch |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Squinch \Squinch\, n. [Corrupted fr sconce.] (Arch.) A small arch thrown across the corner of a square room to support a superimposed mass, as where an octagonal spire or drum rests upon a square tower; -- called also {sconce}, and {sconcheon}. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: squinch n : a small arch built across the interior angle of two walls (usually to support a spire) v 1: crouch down [syn: {draw together}] 2: draw back as with fear [syn: {flinch}, {funk}, {cringe}, {shrink}, {wince}, {recoil}, {quail}] 3: partly close one's eyes; "The children squinted to frighten each other" [syn: {squint}, {cross one's eyes}]
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