Associations to the word «Glint»

Wiktionary

GLINT, noun. A short flash of light.
GLINT, verb. To flash briefly.
GLINT, verb. To glance; to peep forth, as a flower from the bud; to glitter.
GLINT IN THE MILKMAN'S EYE, noun. (UK) (humorous) Someone or something that has not been born or conceived yet.

Dictionary definition

GLINT, noun. A momentary flash of light.
GLINT, noun. A spatially localized brightness.
GLINT, verb. Be shiny, as if wet; "His eyes were glistening".
GLINT, verb. Throw a glance at; take a brief look at; "She only glanced at the paper"; "I only peeked--I didn't see anything interesting".

Wise words

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