noun

a momentary or partial view.

she caught a glimpse of the ocean

brief look,quick look,glance,peek,peep,sight,sighting,coup d’œil

verb

see or perceive briefly or partially.

he glimpsed a figure standing in the shade

catch sight of,catch/get a glimpse of,see briefly,get a sight of,notice,discern,spot,spy,sight,note,pick out,make out,clock,espy,descry