What is the meaning of glimpse?

noun

  • A quick look.
  • A brief or incomplete view.
    • usage: "from the window he could catch a glimpse of the lake"
  • A vague indication.
    • usage: "he caught only a glimpse of the professor's meaning"

verb

  • Catch a glimpse of or see briefly.
    • usage: "We glimpsed the Queen as she got into her limousine"
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