Glance off Meaning in English
expression
परिभाषा
To hit something at an angle and bounce away instead of sticking or going through. Often describes how a moving object, like a ball or bullet, touches a surface and then moves off in a different direction.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
Usually used in physical contexts, especially sports, accidents, or physics. The object typically doesn't stop but bounces away. Common with objects like balls or bullets. Not used for visual glances or 'looking off'—it's purely about movement.
उदाहरण वाक्य
The stone glanced off the window and fell to the ground.
basic
The soccer ball glanced off the goalpost and went out.
basic
The bullet glanced off the metal and did not go through.
basic
His helmet saved him when the rock glanced off the side of his head.
natural
Luckily, the knife just glanced off my belt buckle and didn’t hurt me.
natural
The puck glanced off a defender’s skate before going into the net.
natural