glint

About 0.68 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A short flash of light, usually when reflected off a shiny surface.

   I saw the glint of metal as he raised the gun.

2. noun A brief look; a glance.
3. adjective Not sharp; dull.

   The knife is glint.

4. verb To flash or gleam briefly.

   A wedding ring glinted on her finger.

5. verb To glance; to peep forth, as a flower from the bud; to glitter.
6. verb To cause to flash or gleam; to reflect.
7. verb To dry; to wither.

   The sun glints grass and corn.

Similar words

gleam glisten glitter shine flicker spark glance flash peek luster

Often followed by

of in and on from off that to came

Word family

glinted glinting glints