Squit (v)

[intransitive, transitive] to look at something with your eyes partly shut in order to
keep out bright light or to see better

 to squint into the sun

 She was squinting through the keyhole.
 He squinted at the letter in his hand.
 The driver had to squint against the sun to see where he was going.
   squint something When he squinted his eyes, he could just make out a house in
the distance.

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Rake (v)
[transitive, intransitive] to pull a rake over a surface in order to make it level or to
remove something

   rake (something) (+ adv./prep.) The leaves had been raked into a pile.

   (figurative) She raked a comb through her hair.
   rake something + adj. First rake the soil smooth.

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Flick (v)
[intransitive, transitive] to move or make something move with sudden quick
movements

   + adv./prep.  The snake's tongue flicked out.

 Her eyes flicked from face to face.
   flick something (+ adv./prep.) He lifted his head, flicking his hair off his face.
 The horse moved off, flicking its tail.

hold something  out (v)

1. to put your hand or arms, or something in your hand, towards somebody,

especially to give or offer something
o I held out my hand to steady her.
o He held out the keys and I took them.