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glint

/ɡlɪnt/

noun

Meaning

  • A short flash of light.

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

verb

Meaning

  • To flash or gleam briefly.

    "A wedding ring glinted on her finger."

  • To glance; to peep forth, as a flower from the bud; to glitter.

  • To cause to flash or gleam; to reflect.

  • To dry; to wither.

    "The sun glints grass and corn."

adjective

Meaning

  • (of a blade) Not sharp; dull.

    "The knife is glint."