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gleam

/ɡliːm/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does gleam mean?

noun, verb

A small amount of light, especially one that is flickering or intermittent. To shine or reflect light, often faintly.

Example

"A gleam of sunlight broke through the clouds."

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