squinch

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[ skwinch ]
/ skwɪntʃ /

verb (used with object)

to contort (the features) or squint.
to squeeze together or contract.

verb (used without object)

to squeeze together or crouch down, as to fit into a smaller space.

Origin of squinch

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1830–40; origin uncertain; cf. squint

Example sentences from the Web for squinched

  • The cowboy nodded gravely and squinched his humorous eyes at the fire.

    Bat Wing Bowles |Dane Coolidge

British Dictionary definitions for squinched

squinch
/ (skwɪntʃ) /

noun

a small arch, corbelling, etc, across an internal corner of a tower, used to support a superstructure such as a spire Also called: squinch arch

Word Origin for squinch

C15: from obsolete scunch, from Middle English sconcheon, from Old French escoinson, from es- ex- 1 + coin corner