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Glimpse

noun

/ɡlɪmps/

Meaning

a momentary or partial view; a brief look or sight of something

A brief or quick view of something.

Through the window, I caught a glimpse of the beautiful garden behind the house.

She caught a glimpse of the actor as he left the stage.

catch a glimpse

glance, peek, sight, view, look

Entry 1

glance, peek, sight, view

Entry 2

peek, glance, sight, look, view

long look, scrutiny, examination, stare, gaze

Entry 1

long look, scrutiny, examination, stare

Entry 2

stare, gaze

catch glimpse, brief glimpse, fleeting glimpse, catch a glimpse, quick glimpse

Entry 1

catch glimpse, brief glimpse, fleeting glimpse

Entry 2

catch a glimpse, fleeting glimpse, quick glimpse

a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; to be uncertain about something

The edge of a container; as a verb, to be full to the point of overflowing.

a small body of still water, or a game played in a rectangular table with balls

An attempt to achieve a goal, hard work or effort towards a specific goal.

something said or done to cause laughter; a humorous remark or story

A weapon that explodes; also to attack with bombs or to fail badly.