glancing
Americanadjective
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striking obliquely and bouncing off at an angle.
a glancing blow.
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brief and indirect.
glancing references to his dubious past.
Other Word Forms
- glancingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of glancing
Example Sentences
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I bolted up from the desk, glancing to the passage to the back.
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“We don’t have the money now,” I admit, glancing quickly at Theo to make sure I’m speaking correctly—I can’t imagine he would carry this kind of money on his person.
From Literature
I hesitate, glancing over at Avery, whose eyes are so big they might pop right out of her face.
From Literature
“Yeah … yeah … Courtney’s house,” he said, glancing at Rich, who was still in the dark.
From Literature
On the last circle the beast caught him a glancing blow with one of its back hoofs and sent him sprawling.
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