vilkuilla — meaning in English

English meaning

• glance verb To take a quick, brief look at something.
• peep noun A short, high-pitched sound, like that of a baby bird.
• squint verb To look with eyes partly closed, often because of bright light or to focus better.

Senses

vilkuilla is used for these senses in English:

• glance To look briefly at (something).
• glance (ichthyology) Of certain juvenile fish, chiefly of the Cichlidae family: to rapidly touch the side of its parent's body, usually to feed on mucus.
• peep (intransitive, dated) To begin to appear; to look forth from concealment; to make the first appearance.
• squint (intransitive) To look or glance sideways.

glance — full definition

1. verb To take a quick, brief look at something.
2. verb To strike something at an angle and bounce off in another direction, rather than hitting it straight on.
3. noun A quick, brief look.

peep — full definition

1. noun A short, high-pitched sound, like that of a baby bird.
2. verb To look quickly or secretly, often through a small opening.
3. verb To begin to appear, as if emerging from hiding.

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