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a squinch

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sconcheon
sconce
squinch
A structure constructed between two adjacent walls to aid in the transition from a polygonal to a circular structure; as when a dome is constructed on top of a square room
squinch
to scrunch up (one's face)
squinch
draw back, as with fear or pain; "she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"
squinch
n. A structure, such as a section of vaulting or corbeling, set diagonally across the interior angle between two walls to provide a transition from a square to a polygonal or more nearly circular base on which to construct a dome. To squeeze, twist, or draw together: squinched her eyes shut
squinch
a small arch built across the interior angle of two walls (usually to support a spire) crouch down
squinch
A small arch thrown across the corner of a square room to support a superimposed mass, as where an octagonal spire or drum rests upon a square tower; called also sconce, and sconcheon
squinch
partly close one's eyes; "The children squinted to frighten each other"
squinch
{f} crouch down; squint, squeeze, tense up the muscles of the eyes; flinch, draw back, show fear
squinch
a small arch built across the interior angle of two walls (usually to support a spire)
squinch
crouch down
a squinch
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