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squinch1
/skwɪn(t)ʃ/
noun
A straight or arched structure across an interior angle of a square tower to carry a superstructure such as a dome.
Origin
Late 15th century: alteration of obsolete scunch, abbreviation of scuncheon.
squinch2
verb
[with object]North American
1 Tense up the muscles of (one's eyes or face)
1.1 no object (of a person's eyes) narrow so as to be almost closed, typically in reaction to strong light.
2 no object Crouch down in order to make oneself seem smaller or to occupy less space.
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Harold squinched up his face in an effort to visualize the architectural squinch design needed to support a dome. Somehow, he felt it helped.
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