Synonyms: coup d'oeil, glance, glimpse
Definition: a quick look
Similar words: look, looking, looking at
Definition: the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
Usage: he went out to have a look; his look was fixed on her eyes; he gave it a good looking at; his camera does his looking for him
Synonyms: glance
Definition: hit at an angle
Similar words: hit, impinge on, collide with, strike, run into
Definition: hit against; come into sudden contact with
Usage: The car hit a tree; He struck the table with his elbow
Definition: throw a glance at; take a brief look at
Usage: She only glanced at the paper; I only peeked--I didn't see anything interesting
Similar words: look
Definition: perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
Usage: She looked over the expanse of land; Look at your child!; Look--a deer in the backyard!