squinch Meaning & Definition
What Does Squinch Mean?
As a noun, squinch means A structure constructed between two adjacent walls to aid in the transition from a polygonal to a circular structure, as when a dome is constructed on top of a square room. As a verb, it means To scrunch up (one's face, etc.).
Word Facts for Squinch
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /skwɪnt͡ʃ/ |
| Synonyms | recoil, cringe and shrink |
| Plural | squinches |
| Verb forms | squinches, squinching, squinched |
Squinch Definition (Noun)
- A structure constructed between two adjacent walls to aid in the transition from a polygonal to a circular structure, as when a dome is constructed on top of a square room.
Squinch as a Verb
- To scrunch up (one's face, etc.).
Synonyms of Squinch
Squinch synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
squinch (plural squinches)
squinch (third-person singular simple present squinches, present participle squinching, simple past and past participle squinched)
Words That Rhyme With Squinch
Origin of Squinch
Origin 1: Alteration of earlier scunch (“back part of the side of an opening”),[1] short for scuncheon.[2][3]
Origin 2: Uncertain.[3] Probably blend of squint + pinch.[2][1] Compare squink-eyed, variant of squint-eyed, so perhaps it is at least partly an altered form of squint.[4]
Questions People Ask About Squinch
Is squinch a noun or a verb?
Squinch is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for squinch?
Words with a similar meaning to squinch include recoil, cringe and shrink. See the full list of squinch synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of squinch?
The plural of squinch is squinches.
What is the past tense of squinch?
The past tense of squinch is squinched. The present participle is squinching.