SquinchWordNet Explorer

(architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it

a conical squinch

cross one's eyes as if in strabismus

contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state

draw back, as with fear or pain

move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion

pull away from a source of disgust or fear

bend one's back forward from the waist on down