Glance off Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action Used to describe something that hits and then immediately moves away from a surface. The stone glanced off the car without leaving a scratch. Pro Tip 2/3Indirect Hit Implies a hit that is not head-on, often making a sharp angle after the contact. The arrow glanced off the shield at an odd angle. Pro Tip 3/3Change of Path Highlights the change in direction after hitting a surface, not just the contact. His kick made the soccer ball glance off the goalpost and out.