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squinch

/skwɪntʃ/
noun
  1. An architectural structure that supports a dome or arch by bridging the corners of a square space.
    • The squinch allowed the builders to create a large open space under the dome.
    • Engineers studied the squinch design to understand how it distributes weight.
    • The ancient church used stone squinches to transition from a square base to a round dome.
verb
  1. To squeeze, compress, or make something narrower, often by pressing or twisting.
    • He squinched the tube of toothpaste to get the last bit out.
    • The cat squinched through the narrow gap in the fence.
    • She squinched her eyes shut against the bright sun.
Synonyms
compresssqueeze
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