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squinched - 2 dictionary results

squinch

2[skwinch]
–verb (used with object)
1. to contort (the features) or squint.
2. to squeeze together or contract.
–verb (used without object)
3. to squeeze together or crouch down, as to fit into a smaller space.

Origin:
1830–40; orig. uncert.; cf. squint
squinch 2   (skwĭnch)   
tr.v.   squinched, squinch·ing, squinch·es
To squeeze, twist, or draw together: squinched her eyes shut.

[Alteration of squint.]
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