glance

²glance

noun

Definition of GLANCE

1

a : a quick intermittent flash or gleam b archaic : a sudden quick movement

2

a archaic : a rapid oblique movement b : a deflected impact or blow

3

a : a swift movement of the eyes b : a quick or cursory look

4

archaic a : a brief satirical reference to something : gibe b : allusion

— at first glance

: on first consideration <at first glance the subject seems harmless enough>

Examples of GLANCE

1. He gave me a quick glance over his shoulder.
2. I took a glance at the newspaper this morning.

First Known Use of GLANCE

1503

Related to GLANCE

Synonyms: cast, eye, gander, look, glimpse, peek, peep, regard, sight, view

Related Words: gape, gaze, glare, leer, ogle, stare; side-glance; squinny, squint; coup d'oeil

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Rhymes with GLANCE

chance, dance, lance, prance, trance, trans