glimpse

nouns

a quick look
coup d'oeil, glance, glimpse
a brief or incomplete view
"from the window he could catch a glimpse of the lake"
glimpse
is a type of (narrower)
the visual percept of a region
"the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views"
aspect, panorama, prospect, scene, view, vista
a vague indication
"he caught only a glimpse of the professor's meaning"
glimpse
is a type of (narrower)
something that serves to indicate or suggest
"an indication of foul play"; "indications of strain"; "symptoms are the prime indicants of disease"
indicant, indication

verbs

catch a glimpse of or see briefly
"We glimpsed the Queen as she got into her limousine"
glimpse
is a type of (narrower)
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
"You have to be a good observer to see all the details"; "Can you see the bird in that tree?"; "He is blind--he cannot see"
see