squinch

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

ruНебольшая арка или конструкция, возведённая поперёк внутреннего угла двух стен, обычно используемая для поддержки купола или шпиля.esEstructura o arco pequeño construido a través de la esquina interior de dos muros, usado generalmente para sostener una cúpula, torre o aguja.frPetite voûte ou dispositif de maçonnerie en diagonale, placé dans un angle rentrant pour porter un dôme, une tour ou une flèche.deKleine 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.ptPequeno arco ou construção erguida transversalmente no ângulo interno entre duas paredes, geralmente usado para sustentar uma cúpula ou torre. Também pode designar a própria estrutura de canto que faz a transição de uma base quadrada para uma cúpula.zh横跨两墙内角的小拱或结构，通常用于支撑穹顶或尖顶。arقوس صغير أو بناء يُشيد عبر الزاوية الداخلية بين جدارين، ويُستخدم عادةً لحمل القبة أو القبة المدببة.

1. Architectural support C2 formal technical

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

   • 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.

   ruТромпesSquinche o trompafrSquinche (support architectural)deTrompeptTrompazh托姆普arطاق نصر

• squinches plural form
• squinches' possessive plural form
• squinch's possessive singular form

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.

ruУстаревший глагол, означающий щурить или морщить (глаза или лицо), или косить. Также исторически использовался в архитектуре для описания конструктивного элемента.esVerbo 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.frVerbe vieilli signifiant plisser ou froncer (les yeux ou le visage), ou loucher. Également utilisé historiquement en architecture pour décrire un élément constructif.deVeraltetes Verb, das bedeutet, die Augen oder das Gesicht zusammenzukneifen oder zu runzeln, oder zu schielen. Historisch auch in der Architektur für ein Konstruktionselement verwendet.ptVerbo raro que significa semicerrar ou franzir os olhos ou o rosto, ou olhar de través. Também foi usado historicamente na arquitetura para descrever um elemento construtivo.zh一个较古旧的动词，意为眯起或皱起（眼睛或脸），也指斜视。历史上在建筑学中也用来指某种结构构件。arفعل نادر يعني تضييق العينين أو تجعيد الوجه، أو النظر بشكل مائل. كما استُخدم تاريخياً في العمارة لوصف عنصر إنشائي مقوس.

1. Crouch down B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruПрисестьesAgacharsefrS'accroupir en se baissantdeSich duckenptAgachar-sezh蹲下arالانحناء والتقوس

   Sinônimos: crouchduckhunchhunker downsquatstoop

   Antônimos: extendrisestandstraightenstretch

2. Draw back in fear or pain B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruОтшатнутьсяesEstremecerse o retroceder por miedo o dolorfrreculer sous l'effet de la peur ou de la douleurdeZurückweichen aus Angst oder SchmerzptRecuar de medozh畏缩后退arالتراجع خوفًا

   Sinônimos: cowerflinchrecoilshrinkwince

3. Squint or cross eyes B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruЩуриться или косить глазаesEntrecerrar o torcer los ojosfrplisser les yeuxdeDie Augen zusammenkneifen oder schielenptFranzir ou cruzar os olhoszh眯眼或斜眼arتضييق العينين أو الحَوَل

   Sinônimos: squint

• squinched past participle
• squinched past simple
• squinching present participle
• squinches third person singular