squint|ing modifier

squint|ing modifier
squint|ing modifier «SKWIHN tihng»,
Grammar. a modifier placed in such a way that it may be taken to modify either a preceding or a following word or phrase; ambiguous modifier. See the example under squint, v.i., def. 6. (Cf. ↑squint)

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  • squint´ing|ly — squint «skwihnt», verb, noun, adjective. –v.i. 1. to look or gaze with the eyes partly closed: »the bright sun made him squint at the sky to see the airplane. 2. to look sideways; glance obliquely or in other than the direct line of vision. 3. to …   Useful english dictionary

  • squint´er — squint «skwihnt», verb, noun, adjective. –v.i. 1. to look or gaze with the eyes partly closed: »the bright sun made him squint at the sky to see the airplane. 2. to look sideways; glance obliquely or in other than the direct line of vision. 3. to …   Useful english dictionary

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