glinted; glinting; glints
Definition of glint
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
archaic
: to glance off an object
b
of rays of light
: to be reflected at an angle from a surface
3
: to look quickly or briefly : glance
4
: to appear briefly or faintly
: to cause to glint
glint
nounDefinition of glint (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a tiny bright flash of light
2
: a brief or faint manifestation : glimmer
a glint of recognition
also
: a trace of emotion expressed through the eyes
a steely glint in his eye
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