squinch

• Небольшая арка или конструкция, возведённая поперёк внутреннего угла двух стен, обычно используемая для поддержки купола или шпиля.

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.

   Тромп

   • 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.

• Устаревший глагол, означающий щурить или морщить (глаза или лицо), или косить. Также исторически использовался в архитектуре для описания конструктивного элемента.

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.

   Присесть

   • 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.

   Synonymscrouchduckhunchhunker downsquatstoop

   Antonymsextendrisestandstraightenstretch

2. Draw back in fear or painB2informal

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

   Отшатнуться

   • 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.

   Synonymscowerflinchrecoilshrinkwince

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.

   Щуриться или косить глаза

   • 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.

   Synonymssquint