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gleam
noun
- a flash or beam of light
- a faint light
- a reflected brightness, as from a polished surface
- a brief, faint manifestation or trace, as of hope, understanding, etc.
intransitive verb
- to shine or reflect with a gleam or gleams
- to appear or be revealed briefly or suddenly
Related Forms:
- gleamy adjective
See gleam in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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