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Glint Definition & Meaning

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does glint mean?
a momentary flash of light a spatially localized brightness be shiny, as if wet; "His eyes were glistening" throw a glance at; take a brief look at; "She only glanced at the paper"; "I only peeked--I didn't see anything interesting"
What part of speech is glint?
Glint is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does glint have?
Glint has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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