1. partially closing the eyes to see more clearly or protect from bright light
Usage: present participle of squint

1. having eyes that are partially closed or narrowed

Examples

• She was squinting in the bright sunlight.
• He found himself squinting at the small print on the contract.
• The squinting child needed glasses to see the blackboard clearly.
• I’m squinting because I forgot my sunglasses at home.
• The detective was squinting through the fog, trying to make out the license plate.
• With squinting eyes, she tried to read the distant street sign.