squinch

• Kleine Bogenkonstruktion, die quer über eine Innenecke zweier Wände gespannt wird, um einen darüber liegenden Aufbau wie eine Kuppel oder einen Turmhelm zu stützen; auch ein ähnlich geformtes Eckelement in der Architektur.

A small arch or structure built across the interior angle of two walls, typically used to support a dome or spire.

1. Architectural supportC2formaltechnical

   A small arch or corbel built across the interior angle of two walls, typically used to support a dome or spire.

   Trompe

   • The medieval cathedral featured squinches to transition from the square base to the circular dome.
   • Romanesque architects often used squinches to support heavy stone spires.
   • The squinch allowed the builders to create a more stable octagonal tower above the square nave.

• Veraltetes Verb, das bedeutet, die Augen oder das Gesicht zusammenzukneifen oder zu runzeln, oder zu schielen. Historisch auch in der Architektur für ein Konstruktionselement verwendet.

An obsolete verb meaning to screw up or contract (the eyes or face), or to squint. Also used historically in architecture to describe a structural element.

1. Crouch downB2informal

   To lower oneself by bending the knees and back, often to get under something or to avoid being seen.

   Sich ducken

   • He squinched down behind the sofa to hide from his brother.
   • The child squinched under the table to retrieve the toy.
   • She squinched low to avoid hitting her head on the low beam.

   Synonymecrouchduckhunchhunker downsquatstoop

   Antonymeextendrisestandstraightenstretch

2. Draw back in fear or painB2informal

   To flinch or recoil suddenly, typically as a reaction to something unpleasant or frightening.

   Zurückweichen aus Angst oder Schmerz

   • He squinched back when the doctor approached with the needle.
   • She squinched away from the spider crawling on the wall.
   • The loud bang made him squinch and cover his ears.

   Synonymecowerflinchrecoilshrinkwince

3. Squint or cross eyesB2informal

   To partly close or cross one's eyes, often in an attempt to see better or as a facial expression.

   Die Augen zusammenkneifen oder schielen

   • He squinched his eyes to read the tiny print on the label.
   • The bright sunlight made her squinch her eyes shut.
   • The baby squinched his face up and started to cry.

   Synonymesquint