glimpse
Pronunciation: (glimps), [key]
— n., v., glimpsed, glimps•ing.
—n.
- a very brief, passing look, sight, or view.
- a momentary or slight appearance.
- a vague idea; inkling.
- a gleam, as of light.
—v.t.
- to catch or take a glimpse of.
—v.i.
- to look briefly; glance (usually fol. by at).
- to come into view; appear faintly.
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