squinch

n : a small arch built across the interior angle of two walls

(usually to support a spire)

v 1: crouch down [syn: {draw together}]

2: draw back, as with fear [syn: {flinch}, {funk}, {cringe}, {shrink},

{wince}, {recoil}, {quail}]

3: partly close one's eyes; "The children squinted to frighten

each other" [syn: {squint}, {cross one's eyes}]