Glint

noun

/ɡlɪnt/

Word Frequency: 0.7

Definitions

1.nounA short flash of light.

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

2.verbTo flash or gleam briefly.

"A wedding ring glinted on her finger."

3.verbTo glance; to peep forth, as a flower from the bud; to glitter.

4.verbTo cause to flash or gleam; to reflect.

5.verbTo dry; to wither.

"The sun glints grass and corn."

6.adjective(of a blade) Not sharp; dull.

"The knife is glint."

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