squinch
Diagonal arch structure
Squinch has two unrelated meanings.
In architecture, a squinch is a small arch or corbeling across an interior corner, typically used to support a dome or spire above a square base.
Separately, squinch is an informal verb meaning to scrunch or squeeze, especially the face or eyes: She squinched her eyes against the bright sun.
This second sense blends squint and pinch.
Rounded vault forming roof
- cupolaSmall rooftop dome
- corbelWall-mounted structural support
- nicheRecessed wall space
- apseVaulted church recess
vault · spandrel · drum · rotunda · semi-dome · Byzantine · Romanesque · transition
dome
Rounded vault forming roof
apse · vault · spandrel · drum · rotunda · semi-dome · Byzantine · Romanesque · transition · conical
scrunch
Crush compactly
pinch · crinkle · pucker · clench · narrow · cramp · wrinkle · contort · shrink · draw-up
scrunch
Crush compactly
- winceReflexive recoil from distress
- grimaceTwisted expression of displeasure
- frownDisapproving facial expression
pucker · crinkle · wrinkle · furrow · contort · screw-up · peer · blink · recoil · distaste
- building partsfacades, wall, door, windows, floor
- Selfiesselfie, mirror selfie, group selfie, selfie stick, selfie pose
- Islamic architecturemosques, domes, arches, minarets, madrasas
- archesarch, triumphal arch, memorial arch, roman arch, victory arch
- facial expressionssmiling, smile, grin, grinning, frown
- ceilingsceiling tiles, ceiling tile, ceiling panel, ceiling panels, drop ceiling
squinchexpand
Increase in size
stretch out · sprawl · spread out · extend · straighten up
- eye squintPartially closing the eyelids