From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
glint
n 1: a momentary flash of light [syn: flicker, spark,
glint]
2: a spatially localized brightness
v 1: be shiny, as if wet; "His eyes were glistening" [syn:
glitter, glisten, glint, gleam, shine]
2: throw a glance at; take a brief look at; "She only glanced at
the paper"; "I only peeked--I didn't see anything
interesting" [syn: glance, peek, glint]