squinch

• Estructura o arco pequeño construido a través de la esquina interior de dos muros, usado generalmente para sostener una cúpula, torre o aguja.

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.

   Squinche o trompa

   • 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.

• Verbo anticuado que significa entrecerrar o arrugar los ojos o la cara, o mirar de reojo. También se usaba históricamente en arquitectura para describir un elemento estructural.

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.

   Agacharse

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscrouchduckhunchhunker downsquatstoop

   Antónimosextendrisestandstraightenstretch

2. Draw back in fear or painB2informal

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

   Estremecerse o retroceder por miedo o dolor

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscowerflinchrecoilshrinkwince

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.

   Entrecerrar o torcer los ojos

   • 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.

   Sinónimossquint